Subtract 32/21 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 11/21
16/5 - 32/21 is 176/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
16/5 = 16 × 21/5 × 21 = 336/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/105 - 160/105 = 336 - 160/105 = 176/105 - In mixed form: 171/105
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