Subtract 6/32 from 3/84
3/84 - 6/32 is -17/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
3/84 = 3 × 8/84 × 8 = 24/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/672 - 126/672 = 24 - 126/672 = -102/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/112
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