Subtract 2/6 from 4/32
4/32 - 2/6 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/96 - 32/96 = 12 - 32/96 = -20/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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