Subtract 27/32 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 27/32
10/2 - 27/32 is 133/32.
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,
10/2 = 10 × 16/2 × 16 = 160/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
27/32 = 27 × 1/32 × 1 = 27/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/32 - 27/32 = 160 - 27/32 = 133/32 - In mixed form: 45/32
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