Subtract 21/32 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 21/32
6/3 - 21/32 is 43/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
6/3 = 6 × 32/3 × 32 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 63/96 = 192 - 63/96 = 129/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/32
- In mixed form: 111/32
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