Subtract 75/84 from 10/32
10/32 - 75/84 is -65/112.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
75/84 = 75 × 8/84 × 8 = 600/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/672 - 600/672 = 210 - 600/672 = -390/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/112
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