Subtract 32/81 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 32/81
3/2 - 32/81 is 179/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
3/2 = 3 × 81/2 × 81 = 243/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
32/81 = 32 × 2/81 × 2 = 64/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/162 - 64/162 = 243 - 64/162 = 179/162 - In mixed form: 117/162
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