Subtract 10/84 from 3/32
3/32 - 10/84 is -17/672.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
10/84 = 10 × 8/84 × 8 = 80/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/672 - 80/672 = 63 - 80/672 = -17/672
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