Subtract 70/32 from 5/21
1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 2 6/32
5/21 - 70/32 is -655/336.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/672 - 1470/672 = 160 - 1470/672 = -1310/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -655/336
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