Subtract 9/32 from 56/21, Solve 2 14/21

Subtract 9/32 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 9/32

56/21 - 9/32 is 229/96.

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,
56/21 = 56 × 32/21 × 32 = 1792/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
1792/672 - 189/672 = 1792 - 189/672 = 1603/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/96
In mixed form: 237/96

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