Subtract 4/7 from 1/32
1/32 - 4/7 is -121/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
4/7 = 4 × 32/7 × 32 = 128/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/224 - 128/224 = 7 - 128/224 = -121/224
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