Subtract 27/6 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 4 3/6
32/2 - 27/6 is 23/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
32/2 = 32 × 3/2 × 3 = 96/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
27/6 = 27 × 1/6 × 1 = 27/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/6 - 27/6 = 96 - 27/6 = 69/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/2
- In mixed form: 111/2
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