Subtract 28/32 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 28/32
16/2 - 28/32 is 57/8.
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,
16/2 = 16 × 16/2 × 16 = 256/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
28/32 = 28 × 1/32 × 1 = 28/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/32 - 28/32 = 256 - 28/32 = 228/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/8
- In mixed form: 71/8
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