Subtract 7/32 from 9/84
9/84 - 7/32 is -25/224.
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,
9/84 = 9 × 8/84 × 8 = 72/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/672 - 147/672 = 72 - 147/672 = -75/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/224
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