Subtract 21/9 from 5/32, Solve 5/32

Subtract 21/9 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

5/32 - 21/9 is -209/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/288 - 672/288 = 45 - 672/288 = -627/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/96

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