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Subtract 3/32 from 4/36

4/36 - 3/32 is 5/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    4/36 = 4 × 8/36 × 8 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/288 - 27/288 = 32 - 27/288 = 5/288

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