Subtract 3/8 from 8/32
8/32 - 3/8 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
8/32 = 8 × 1/32 × 1 = 8/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/32 - 12/32 = 8 - 12/32 = -4/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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