Subtract 42/32 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1 10/32
76 - 4232 is -748.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
76 = 7 × 166 × 16 = 11296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4232 = 42 × 332 × 3 = 12696 - Subtract the two like fractions:
11296 - 12696 = 112 - 12696 = -1496 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -748
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