Subtract 9/32 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 9/32
32/2 - 9/32 is 503/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
32/2 = 32 × 16/2 × 16 = 512/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/32 - 9/32 = 512 - 9/32 = 503/32 - In mixed form: 1523/32
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