Subtract 2/36 from 18/32
18/32 - 2/36 is 73/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/288 - 16/288 = 162 - 16/288 = 146/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/144
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