Subtract 4/6 from 5/32
5/32 - 4/6 is -49/96.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/96 - 64/96 = 15 - 64/96 = -49/96
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