Subtract 3/4 from 3/32
3/32 - 3/4 is -21/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
3/4 = 3 × 8/4 × 8 = 24/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/32 - 24/32 = 3 - 24/32 = -21/32
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