Subtract 32/8 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 4 0/8
2/21 - 32/8 is -82/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/168 - 672/168 = 16 - 672/168 = -656/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/21
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