Subtract 21/32 from 6/75
6/75 - 21/32 is -461/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
6/75 = 6 × 32/75 × 32 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
21/32 = 21 × 75/32 × 75 = 1575/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2400 - 1575/2400 = 192 - 1575/2400 = -1383/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -461/800
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/75-21/32 6/75-42/32 6/75-21/64 18/75-21/32 6/75-63/32 6/75-21/96 30/75-21/32 42/75-21/32