Subtract 18/32 from 9/36
9/36 - 18/32 is -5/16.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 8/36 × 8 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
18/32 = 18 × 9/32 × 9 = 162/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/288 - 162/288 = 72 - 162/288 = -90/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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