Subtract 9/21 from 3/32
332 - 921 is -75224.
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,
332 = 3 × 2132 × 21 = 63672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
921 = 9 × 3221 × 32 = 288672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63672 - 288672 = 63 - 288672 = -225672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75224
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