Subtract 4/32 from 25/21
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 4/32
25/21 - 4/32 is 179/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
25/21 = 25 × 32/21 × 32 = 800/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/672 - 84/672 = 800 - 84/672 = 716/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/168
- In mixed form: 111/168
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