Subtract 6/32 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/32
5/2 - 6/32 is 37/16.
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,
5/2 = 5 × 16/2 × 16 = 80/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/32 - 6/32 = 80 - 6/32 = 74/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
- In mixed form: 25/16
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