Subtract 49/84 from 28/32
28/32 - 49/84 is 7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
49/84 = 49 × 8/84 × 8 = 392/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/672 - 392/672 = 588 - 392/672 = 196/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24
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