Subtract 8/6 from 6/32
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 2/6
6/32 - 8/6 is -55/48.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/96 - 128/96 = 18 - 128/96 = -110/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/48
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