Subtract 3/32 from 49/21
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 3/32
49/21 - 3/32 is 215/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
49/21 = 49 × 32/21 × 32 = 1568/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/672 - 63/672 = 1568 - 63/672 = 1505/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/96
- In mixed form: 223/96
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