Subtract 2/18 from 8/32
8/32 - 2/18 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/288 - 32/288 = 72 - 32/288 = 40/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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