Subtract 21/56 from 5/32
5/32 - 21/56 is -7/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
21/56 = 21 × 4/56 × 4 = 84/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/224 - 84/224 = 35 - 84/224 = -49/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/32
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