Subtract 9/6 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1 3/6
40/32 - 9/6 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/96 - 144/96 = 120 - 144/96 = -24/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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