Subtract 1/6 from 3/32
3/32 - 1/6 is -7/96.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/96 - 16/96 = 9 - 16/96 = -7/96
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