Subtract 9/16 from 10/32
10/32 - 9/16 is -1/4.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
9/16 = 9 × 2/16 × 2 = 18/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/32 - 18/32 = 10 - 18/32 = -8/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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