Subtract 1/21 from 2/32
2/32 - 1/21 is 5/336.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/672 - 32/672 = 42 - 32/672 = 10/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/336
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