Subtract 7/18 from 7/32
7/32 - 7/18 is -49/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/288 - 112/288 = 63 - 112/288 = -49/288
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