Subtract 9/32 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 9/32
122 - 932 is 18332.
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,
122 = 12 × 162 × 16 = 19232 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
932 = 9 × 132 × 1 = 932 - Subtract the two like fractions:
19232 - 932 = 192 - 932 = 18332 - In mixed form: 52332
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