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Subtract 3/4 from 2/32

2/32 - 3/4 is -11/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 4 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    3/4 = 3 × 8/4 × 8 = 24/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/32 - 24/32 = 2 - 24/32 = -22/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/16

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