Subtract 7/6 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 1/6
2/32 - 7/6 is -53/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
7/6 = 7 × 16/6 × 16 = 112/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/96 - 112/96 = 6 - 112/96 = -106/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/32-7/6 2/32-14/6 2/64-7/6 2/32-7/12 6/32-7/6 2/32-21/6 2/96-7/6 2/32-7/18 10/32-7/6 2/32-35/6 2/32-7/30 14/32-7/6 2/32-49/6 2/32-7/42