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Subtract 35/32 from 21/75

1st number: 21/75, 2nd number: 1 3/32

21/75 - 35/32 is -651/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    21/75 = 21 × 32/75 × 32 = 672/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    35/32 = 35 × 75/32 × 75 = 2625/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/2400 - 2625/2400 = 672 - 2625/2400 = -1953/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -651/800

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