Subtract 12/32 from 7/18
7/18 - 12/32 is 1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/288 - 108/288 = 112 - 108/288 = 4/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/72
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