Subtract 3/16 from 32/18
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 3/16
32/18 - 3/16 is 229/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
32/18 = 32 × 8/18 × 8 = 256/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/144 - 27/144 = 256 - 27/144 = 229/144 - In mixed form: 185/144
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