Subtract 2/32 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 2/32
16/8 - 2/32 is 31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
16/8 = 16 × 4/8 × 4 = 64/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/32 - 2/32 = 64 - 2/32 = 62/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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