Subtract 14/32 from 9/60
9/60 - 14/32 is -23/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/480 - 210/480 = 72 - 210/480 = -138/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/80
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