Subtract 4/32 from 6/36
6/36 - 4/32 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/288 - 36/288 = 48 - 36/288 = 12/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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