Subtract 25/32 from 12/21
12/21 - 25/32 is -47/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
12/21 = 12 × 32/21 × 32 = 384/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
25/32 = 25 × 21/32 × 21 = 525/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/672 - 525/672 = 384 - 525/672 = -141/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/224
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