Subtract 32/6 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 5 2/6
6/2 - 32/6 is -7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
6/2 = 6 × 3/2 × 3 = 18/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
32/6 = 32 × 1/6 × 1 = 32/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/6 - 32/6 = 18 - 32/6 = -14/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/3
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