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