Subtract 9/21 from 72/32
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 9/21
72/32 - 9/21 is 51/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
72/32 = 72 × 21/32 × 21 = 1512/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
9/21 = 9 × 32/21 × 32 = 288/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/672 - 288/672 = 1512 - 288/672 = 1224/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/28
- In mixed form: 123/28
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