Answers

Subtract 96/36 from 21/32

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 2 24/36

21/32 - 96/36 is -193/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   96/36 = 96 × 8/36 × 8 = 768/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/288 - 768/288 = 189 - 768/288 = -579/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/96

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