Subtract 6/24 from 4/32
4/32 - 6/24 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/96 - 24/96 = 12 - 24/96 = -12/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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