Subtract 1/36 from 6/32
6/32 - 1/36 is 23/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/288 - 8/288 = 54 - 8/288 = 46/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/144
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