Subtract 3/36 from 7/32
7/32 - 3/36 is 13/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/288 - 24/288 = 63 - 24/288 = 39/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/96
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