Subtract 96/42 from 15/32
1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 2 12/42
15/32 - 96/42 is -407/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
96/42 = 96 × 16/42 × 16 = 1536/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/672 - 1536/672 = 315 - 1536/672 = -1221/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -407/224
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