Subtract 27/21 from 3/32
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 6/21
3/32 - 27/21 is -267/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 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 21 × 32 = 672,
27/21 = 27 × 32/21 × 32 = 864/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/672 - 864/672 = 63 - 864/672 = -801/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -267/224
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