Subtract 21/60 from 6/32
6/32 - 21/60 is -13/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
21/60 = 21 × 8/60 × 8 = 168/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/480 - 168/480 = 90 - 168/480 = -78/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/80
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