Subtract 12/32 from 7/36
7/36 - 12/32 is -13/72.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/288 - 108/288 = 56 - 108/288 = -52/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/72
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