Subtract 32/35 from 16/21
16/21 - 32/35 is -16/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
32/35 = 32 × 3/35 × 3 = 96/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/105 - 96/105 = 80 - 96/105 = -16/105
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