Subtract 21/48 from 21/32
21/32 - 21/48 is 7/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
21/48 = 21 × 2/48 × 2 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/96 - 42/96 = 63 - 42/96 = 21/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32
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