Subtract 27/35 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 27/35
32/2 - 27/35 is 533/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
32/2 = 32 × 35/2 × 35 = 1120/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/70 - 54/70 = 1120 - 54/70 = 1066/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/35
- In mixed form: 158/35
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