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Subtract 7/56 from 3/32

3/32 - 7/56 is -1/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 56 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    7/56 = 7 × 4/56 × 4 = 28/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/224 - 28/224 = 21 - 28/224 = -7/224
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32

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