Subtract 1/32 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 1/32
27/2 - 1/32 is 431/32.
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,
27/2 = 27 × 16/2 × 16 = 432/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/32 - 1/32 = 432 - 1/32 = 431/32 - In mixed form: 1315/32
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