Subtract 4/24 from 1/32
1/32 - 4/24 is -13/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
4/24 = 4 × 4/24 × 4 = 16/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/96 - 16/96 = 3 - 16/96 = -13/96
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