Subtract 28/7 from 3/32
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 4 0/7
3/32 - 28/7 is -125/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
28/7 = 28 × 32/7 × 32 = 896/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/224 - 896/224 = 21 - 896/224 = -875/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/32
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