Subtract 14/36 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 14/36
84/32 - 14/36 is 161/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
84/32 = 84 × 9/32 × 9 = 756/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
14/36 = 14 × 8/36 × 8 = 112/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/288 - 112/288 = 756 - 112/288 = 644/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/72
- In mixed form: 217/72
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