Subtract 2/32 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2/32
16/3 - 2/32 is 253/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
16/3 = 16 × 32/3 × 32 = 512/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/96 - 6/96 = 512 - 6/96 = 506/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/48
- In mixed form: 513/48
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