Subtract 9/32 from 5/21
521 - 932 is -29672.
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,
521 = 5 × 3221 × 32 = 160672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
932 = 9 × 2132 × 21 = 189672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160672 - 189672 = 160 - 189672 = -29672
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