Subtract 10/72 from 32/2, Solve 16 0/2

Subtract 10/72 from 32/2

1^st number: 16 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/72

32/2 - 10/72 is 571/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
32/2 = 32 × 36/2 × 36 = 1152/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/72 - 10/72 = 1152 - 10/72 = 1142/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 571/36
In mixed form: 1531/36

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