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Subtract 28/8 from 2/32

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 3 4/8

2/32 - 28/8 is -55/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    28/8 = 28 × 4/8 × 4 = 112/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/32 - 112/32 = 2 - 112/32 = -110/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/16

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