Subtract 10/56 from 32/21
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 10/56
32/21 - 10/56 is 113/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
32/21 = 32 × 8/21 × 8 = 256/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/168 - 30/168 = 256 - 30/168 = 226/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/84
- In mixed form: 129/84
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