Subtract 6/21 from 9/32, Solve 9/32

Subtract 6/21 from 9/32

9/32 - 6/21 is -1/224.

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,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
189/672 - 192/672 = 189 - 192/672 = -3/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/224

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