Subtract 9/32 from 9/84
9/84 - 9/32 is -39/224.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/672 - 189/672 = 72 - 189/672 = -117/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/224
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