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Subtract 2/32 from 1/24

1/24 - 2/32 is -1/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/96 - 6/96 = 4 - 6/96 = -2/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48

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