Subtract 3/16 from 1/32
1/32 - 3/16 is -5/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
3/16 = 3 × 2/16 × 2 = 6/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/32 - 6/32 = 1 - 6/32 = -5/32
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