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Subtract 84/32 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 20/32

10/2 - 84/32 is 19/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    10/2 = 10 × 16/2 × 16 = 160/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    84/32 = 84 × 1/32 × 1 = 84/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/32 - 84/32 = 160 - 84/32 = 76/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
  6. In mixed form: 23/8

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