Subtract 72/32 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 2 8/32
4/2 - 72/32 is -1/4.
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,
4/2 = 4 × 16/2 × 16 = 64/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
72/32 = 72 × 1/32 × 1 = 72/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/32 - 72/32 = 64 - 72/32 = -8/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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