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Subtract 2/6 from 8/32

8/32 - 2/6 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/96 - 32/96 = 24 - 32/96 = -8/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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