Subtract 6/48 from 2/32
2/32 - 6/48 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/96 - 12/96 = 6 - 12/96 = -6/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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