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Subtract 21/32 from 1/3

1/3 - 21/32 is -31/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    1/3 = 1 × 32/3 × 32 = 32/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/96 - 63/96 = 32 - 63/96 = -31/96

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