Subtract 21/40 from 7/32
7/32 - 21/40 is -49/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
21/40 = 21 × 4/40 × 4 = 84/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/160 - 84/160 = 35 - 84/160 = -49/160
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