Subtract 12/18 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 12/18
32/2 - 12/18 is 46/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
32/2 = 32 × 9/2 × 9 = 288/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/18 - 12/18 = 288 - 12/18 = 276/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/3
- In mixed form: 151/3
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