Subtract 3/21 from 36/32
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 3/21
36/32 - 3/21 is 55/56.
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,
36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/672 - 96/672 = 756 - 96/672 = 660/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/56
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