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Subtract 7/36 from 4/32

4/32 - 7/36 is -5/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/288 - 56/288 = 36 - 56/288 = -20/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72

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