Subtract 5/32 from 8/84
8/84 - 5/32 is -41/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
8/84 = 8 × 8/84 × 8 = 64/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/672 - 105/672 = 64 - 105/672 = -41/672
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