Subtract 1/18 from 2/32
2/32 - 1/18 is 1/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/288 - 16/288 = 18 - 16/288 = 2/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/144
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