Subtract 6/32 from 5/8
5/8 - 6/32 is 7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
5/8 = 5 × 4/8 × 4 = 20/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/32 - 6/32 = 20 - 6/32 = 14/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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