Subtract 6/4 from 18/32
1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 1 2/4
18/32 - 6/4 is -15/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
6/4 = 6 × 8/4 × 8 = 48/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/32 - 48/32 = 18 - 48/32 = -30/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/16
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