Subtract 6/32 from 10/36
10/36 - 6/32 is 13/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/288 - 54/288 = 80 - 54/288 = 26/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/144
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