Subtract 21/32 from 1/6
1/6 - 21/32 is -47/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/96 - 63/96 = 16 - 63/96 = -47/96
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