Subtract 56/42 from 1/32
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 14/42
1/32 - 56/42 is -125/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/672 - 896/672 = 21 - 896/672 = -875/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/96
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