Subtract 40/18 from 4/32
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 2 4/18
4/32 - 40/18 is -151/72.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
40/18 = 40 × 16/18 × 16 = 640/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/288 - 640/288 = 36 - 640/288 = -604/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/72
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