Subtract 40/32 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1 8/32
9/2 - 40/32 is 13/4.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 16/2 × 16 = 144/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
40/32 = 40 × 1/32 × 1 = 40/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/32 - 40/32 = 144 - 40/32 = 104/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
- In mixed form: 31/4
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