Subtract 21/4 from 36/32
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 5 1/4
36/32 - 21/4 is -33/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
36/32 = 36 × 1/32 × 1 = 36/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
21/4 = 21 × 8/4 × 8 = 168/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/32 - 168/32 = 36 - 168/32 = -132/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/8
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