Subtract 2/18 from 18/32
18/32 - 2/18 is 65/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
18/32 = 18 × 9/32 × 9 = 162/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/288 - 32/288 = 162 - 32/288 = 130/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/144
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