Subtract 2/32 from 5/84
5/84 - 2/32 is -1/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/672 - 42/672 = 40 - 42/672 = -2/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/336
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