Subtract 32/8 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 4 0/8
3/2 - 32/8 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
3/2 = 3 × 4/2 × 4 = 12/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
32/8 = 32 × 1/8 × 1 = 32/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/8 - 32/8 = 12 - 32/8 = -20/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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