Subtract 35/21 from 20/32
1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 1 14/21
20/32 - 35/21 is -25/24.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
35/21 = 35 × 32/21 × 32 = 1120/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/672 - 1120/672 = 420 - 1120/672 = -700/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24
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