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Subtract 21/49 from 2/32

2/32 - 21/49 is -41/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   21/49 = 21 × 32/49 × 32 = 672/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/1568 - 672/1568 = 98 - 672/1568 = -574/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/112

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