Subtract 10/32 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 10/32
27/2 - 10/32 is 211/16.
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,
27/2 = 27 × 16/2 × 16 = 432/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/32 - 10/32 = 432 - 10/32 = 422/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/16
- In mixed form: 133/16
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