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Subtract 8/35 from 21/32

21/32 - 8/35 is 479/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    8/35 = 8 × 32/35 × 32 = 256/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/1120 - 256/1120 = 735 - 256/1120 = 479/1120

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