Subtract 28/32 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 28/32
12/2 - 28/32 is 41/8.
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,
12/2 = 12 × 16/2 × 16 = 192/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
28/32 = 28 × 1/32 × 1 = 28/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/32 - 28/32 = 192 - 28/32 = 164/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/8
- In mixed form: 51/8
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