Subtract 6/32 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 6/32
25/2 - 6/32 is 197/16.
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,
25/2 = 25 × 16/2 × 16 = 400/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/32 - 6/32 = 400 - 6/32 = 394/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/16
- In mixed form: 125/16
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