Subtract 8/35 from 21/32
21/32 - 8/35 is 479/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
8/35 = 8 × 32/35 × 32 = 256/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1120 - 256/1120 = 735 - 256/1120 = 479/1120
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