Subtract 42/84 from 30/32
30/32 - 42/84 is 7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
42/84 = 42 × 8/84 × 8 = 336/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/672 - 336/672 = 630 - 336/672 = 294/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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