Subtract 5/8 from 1/32
1/32 - 5/8 is -19/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 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 8 × 4 = 32,
5/8 = 5 × 4/8 × 4 = 20/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/32 - 20/32 = 1 - 20/32 = -19/32
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