Subtract 3/32 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 3/32
21/2 - 3/32 is 333/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
21/2 = 21 × 16/2 × 16 = 336/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/32 - 3/32 = 336 - 3/32 = 333/32 - In mixed form: 1013/32
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