Subtract 84/32 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 2 20/32
10/42 - 84/32 is -401/168.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
84/32 = 84 × 21/32 × 21 = 1764/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/672 - 1764/672 = 160 - 1764/672 = -1604/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/168
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