Subtract 96/42 from 6/32, Solve 6/32

Subtract 96/42 from 6/32

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 2 12/42

6/32 - 96/42 is -235/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
96/42 = 96 × 16/42 × 16 = 1536/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
126/672 - 1536/672 = 126 - 1536/672 = -1410/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/112

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