Subtract 6/14 from 9/32
9/32 - 6/14 is -33/224.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 16/14 × 16 = 96/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/224 - 96/224 = 63 - 96/224 = -33/224
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