Subtract 3/84 from 1/32
1/32 - 3/84 is -1/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
3/84 = 3 × 8/84 × 8 = 24/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/672 - 24/672 = 21 - 24/672 = -3/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/224
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