Subtract 72/32 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 2 8/32
4/6 - 72/32 is -19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/96 - 216/96 = 64 - 216/96 = -152/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12
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