Subtract 32/36 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 32/36
5/2 - 32/36 is 29/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
5/2 = 5 × 18/2 × 18 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
32/36 = 32 × 1/36 × 1 = 32/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 32/36 = 90 - 32/36 = 58/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/18
- In mixed form: 111/18
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