Subtract 14/21 from 12/32
12/32 - 14/21 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
14/21 = 14 × 32/21 × 32 = 448/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/672 - 448/672 = 252 - 448/672 = -196/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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