Subtract 15/18 from 1/32
1/32 - 15/18 is -77/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/288 - 240/288 = 9 - 240/288 = -231/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/96
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