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Subtract 4/32 from 2/3

2/3 - 4/32 is 13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    2/3 = 2 × 32/3 × 32 = 64/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/96 - 12/96 = 64 - 12/96 = 52/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/24

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