Subtract 2/81 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2/81
32/2 - 2/81 is 1294/81.
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,
32/2 = 32 × 81/2 × 81 = 2592/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/162 - 4/162 = 2592 - 4/162 = 2588/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1294/81
- In mixed form: 1579/81
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