Subtract 4/8 from 2/32
2/32 - 4/8 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 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 8 × 4 = 32,
4/8 = 4 × 4/8 × 4 = 16/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/32 - 16/32 = 2 - 16/32 = -14/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16
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