Subtract 6/21 from 35/32
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 6/21
35/32 - 6/21 is 181/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
35/32 = 35 × 21/32 × 21 = 735/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/672 - 192/672 = 735 - 192/672 = 543/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/224
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