Subtract 2/32 from 1/42
1/42 - 2/32 is -13/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/672 - 42/672 = 16 - 42/672 = -26/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/336
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