Subtract 36/32 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 4/32
2/4 - 36/32 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
2/4 = 2 × 8/4 × 8 = 16/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
36/32 = 36 × 1/32 × 1 = 36/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/32 - 36/32 = 16 - 36/32 = -20/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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