Subtract 4/35 from 32/21
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 4/35
32/21 - 4/35 is 148/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/105 - 12/105 = 160 - 12/105 = 148/105 - In mixed form: 143/105
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