Subtract 32/24 from 5/18
1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 1 8/24
5/18 - 32/24 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
32/24 = 32 × 3/24 × 3 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/72 - 96/72 = 20 - 96/72 = -76/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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