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Subtract 2/32 from 1/6

1/6 - 2/32 is 5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/96 - 6/96 = 16 - 6/96 = 10/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48

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