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Subtract 3/32 from 21/4

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 3/32

21/4 - 3/32 is 165/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    21/4 = 21 × 8/4 × 8 = 168/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/32 - 3/32 = 168 - 3/32 = 165/32
  5. In mixed form: 55/32

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