Subtract 2/21 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2/21
32/6 - 2/21 is 110/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
32/6 = 32 × 7/6 × 7 = 224/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/42 - 4/42 = 224 - 4/42 = 220/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 110/21
- In mixed form: 55/21
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