Subtract 5/18 from 5/32
5/32 - 5/18 is -35/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/288 - 80/288 = 45 - 80/288 = -35/288
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