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Subtract 16/6 from 1/32

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 2 4/6

1/32 - 16/6 is -253/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    16/6 = 16 × 16/6 × 16 = 256/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/96 - 256/96 = 3 - 256/96 = -253/96

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