Subtract 6/32 from 2/4
2/4 - 6/32 is 5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
2/4 = 2 × 8/4 × 8 = 16/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/32 - 6/32 = 16 - 6/32 = 10/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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