Subtract 3/32 from 1/42
1/42 - 3/32 is -47/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/672 - 63/672 = 16 - 63/672 = -47/672
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