Subtract 7/32 from 21/42
21/42 - 7/32 is 9/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/672 - 147/672 = 336 - 147/672 = 189/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/32
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