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Subtract 18/32 from 18/6

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 18/32

18/6 - 18/32 is 39/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    18/6 = 18 × 16/6 × 16 = 288/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/96 - 54/96 = 288 - 54/96 = 234/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
  6. In mixed form: 27/16

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