Subtract 5/16 from 6/32
6/32 - 5/16 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 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 16 × 2 = 32,
5/16 = 5 × 2/16 × 2 = 10/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/32 - 10/32 = 6 - 10/32 = -4/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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