Subtract 4/32 from 12/21
12/21 - 4/32 is 25/56.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/672 - 84/672 = 384 - 84/672 = 300/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/56
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