Subtract 12/18 from 3/32
3/32 - 12/18 is -55/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
12/18 = 12 × 16/18 × 16 = 192/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/288 - 192/288 = 27 - 192/288 = -165/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/96
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