Subtract 18/32 from 72/2, Solve 36 0/2

Subtract 18/32 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 18/32

72/2 - 18/32 is 567/16.

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,
72/2 = 72 × 16/2 × 16 = 1152/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/32 - 18/32 = 1152 - 18/32 = 1134/32
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/16
In mixed form: 357/16

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad