Subtract 28/32 from 12/42
12/42 - 28/32 is -33/56.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 16/42 × 16 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/672 - 588/672 = 192 - 588/672 = -396/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/56
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