Subtract 2/32 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 2/32
30/2 - 2/32 is 239/16.
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,
30/2 = 30 × 16/2 × 16 = 480/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/32 - 2/32 = 480 - 2/32 = 478/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/16
- In mixed form: 1415/16
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