Subtract 32/84 from 9/14
9/14 - 32/84 is 11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
32/84 = 32 × 1/84 × 1 = 32/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/84 - 32/84 = 54 - 32/84 = 22/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/42
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