Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 10/18 from 5/32

5/32 - 10/18 is -115/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/288 - 160/288 = 45 - 160/288 = -115/288

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com