Subtract 3/6 from 32/84
32/84 - 3/6 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
32/84 = 32 × 1/84 × 1 = 32/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/84 - 42/84 = 32 - 42/84 = -10/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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