Subtract 5/32 from 16/36
16/36 - 5/32 is 83/288.
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,
16/36 = 16 × 8/36 × 8 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/288 - 45/288 = 128 - 45/288 = 83/288
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