Subtract 2/14 from 9/32
9/32 - 2/14 is 31/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 14 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
9/32 = 9 × 7/32 × 7 = 63/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
2/14 = 2 × 16/14 × 16 = 32/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/224 - 32/224 = 63 - 32/224 = 31/224
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