Subtract 2/32 from 28/2, Solve 14 0/2

Subtract 2/32 from 28/2

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/32

28/2 - 2/32 is 223/16.

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,
28/2 = 28 × 16/2 × 16 = 448/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
Subtract the two like fractions:
448/32 - 2/32 = 448 - 2/32 = 446/32
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/16
In mixed form: 1315/16

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