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Subtract 4/32 from 2/18

2/18 - 4/32 is -1/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/288 - 36/288 = 32 - 36/288 = -4/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72

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