Subtract 2/84 from 2/32
2/32 - 2/84 is 13/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 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 84 × 8 = 672,
2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/672 - 16/672 = 42 - 16/672 = 26/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/336
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