Subtract 3/24 from 18/32
18/32 - 3/24 is 7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/96 - 12/96 = 54 - 12/96 = 42/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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