Subtract 18/32 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 18/32
21/2 - 18/32 is 159/16.
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,
21/2 = 21 × 16/2 × 16 = 336/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/32 - 18/32 = 336 - 18/32 = 318/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/16
- In mixed form: 915/16
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