Subtract 10/16 from 2/32
2/32 - 10/16 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
10/16 = 10 × 2/16 × 2 = 20/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/32 - 20/32 = 2 - 20/32 = -18/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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