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Subtract 5/32 from 4/42

4/42 - 5/32 is -41/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/672 - 105/672 = 64 - 105/672 = -41/672

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