Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 9/32 from 5/18

5/18 - 9/32 is -1/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/288 - 81/288 = 80 - 81/288 = -1/288

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com