Subtract 15/32 from 9/21
9/21 - 15/32 is -9/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
9/21 = 9 × 32/21 × 32 = 288/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/672 - 315/672 = 288 - 315/672 = -27/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/224
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