Subtract 18/32 from 2/16
2/16 - 18/32 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
2/16 = 2 × 2/16 × 2 = 4/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/32 - 18/32 = 4 - 18/32 = -14/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16
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