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Subtract 2/32 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2/32

5/2 - 2/32 is 39/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    5/2 = 5 × 16/2 × 16 = 80/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/32 - 2/32 = 80 - 2/32 = 78/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
  6. In mixed form: 27/16

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