Subtract 4/8 from 6/32
6/32 - 4/8 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
4/8 = 4 × 4/8 × 4 = 16/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/32 - 16/32 = 6 - 16/32 = -10/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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