Subtract 72/42 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 1 30/42
32/3 - 72/42 is 188/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
32/3 = 32 × 14/3 × 14 = 448/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
72/42 = 72 × 1/42 × 1 = 72/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/42 - 72/42 = 448 - 72/42 = 376/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/21
- In mixed form: 820/21
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