Subtract 21/7 from 6/32
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 3 0/7
6/32 - 21/7 is -45/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
21/7 = 21 × 32/7 × 32 = 672/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/224 - 672/224 = 42 - 672/224 = -630/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/16
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