Subtract 3/32 from 2/18
2/18 - 3/32 is 5/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/288 - 27/288 = 32 - 27/288 = 5/288
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