Subtract 3/72 from 21/32
21/32 - 3/72 is 59/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/288 - 12/288 = 189 - 12/288 = 177/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/96
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