Subtract 21/6 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 3 3/6
42/32 - 21/6 is -35/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
21/6 = 21 × 16/6 × 16 = 336/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/96 - 336/96 = 126 - 336/96 = -210/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16
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