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Subtract 5/21 from 32/5

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 5/21

32/5 - 5/21 is 647/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    32/5 = 32 × 21/5 × 21 = 672/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    5/21 = 5 × 5/21 × 5 = 25/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/105 - 25/105 = 672 - 25/105 = 647/105
  5. In mixed form: 617/105

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