Subtract 32/6 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 5 2/6
36/21 - 32/6 is -76/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
36/21 = 36 × 2/21 × 2 = 72/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
32/6 = 32 × 7/6 × 7 = 224/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/42 - 224/42 = 72 - 224/42 = -152/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/21
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