Subtract 2/32 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 2/32
27/6 - 2/32 is 71/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
27/6 = 27 × 16/6 × 16 = 432/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/96 - 6/96 = 432 - 6/96 = 426/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/16
- In mixed form: 47/16
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