Subtract 21/32 from 4/9
4/9 - 21/32 is -61/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/288 - 189/288 = 128 - 189/288 = -61/288
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