Subtract 15/32 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 15/32
35/2 - 15/32 is 545/32.
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,
35/2 = 35 × 16/2 × 16 = 560/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/32 - 15/32 = 560 - 15/32 = 545/32 - In mixed form: 171/32
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