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Subtract 21/24 from 5/32

5/32 - 21/24 is -23/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    21/24 = 21 × 4/24 × 4 = 84/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/96 - 84/96 = 15 - 84/96 = -69/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/32

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