Subtract 42/32 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1 10/32
18/4 - 42/32 is 51/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
18/4 = 18 × 8/4 × 8 = 144/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/32 - 42/32 = 144 - 42/32 = 102/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/16
- In mixed form: 33/16
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