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Subtract 18/32 from 1/2

1/2 - 18/32 is -1/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    1/2 = 1 × 16/2 × 16 = 16/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/32 - 18/32 = 16 - 18/32 = -2/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16

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