Subtract 2/6 from 8/32
8/32 - 2/6 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/96 - 32/96 = 24 - 32/96 = -8/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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