Subtract 3/32 from 2/24
2/24 - 3/32 is -1/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 9/96 = 8 - 9/96 = -1/96
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