Subtract 48/42 from 21/32
1st number: 21/32, 2nd number: 1 6/42
21/32 - 48/42 is -109/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
48/42 = 48 × 16/42 × 16 = 768/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/672 - 768/672 = 441 - 768/672 = -327/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/224
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