Subtract 3/8 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 3/8
49/32 - 3/8 is 37/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
49/32 = 49 × 1/32 × 1 = 49/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/32 - 12/32 = 49 - 12/32 = 37/32 - In mixed form: 15/32
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