Subtract 32/36 from 9/14
9/14 - 32/36 is -31/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
9/14 = 9 × 18/14 × 18 = 162/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/252 - 224/252 = 162 - 224/252 = -62/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/126
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