Subtract 2/32 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/32
75/24 - 2/32 is 49/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
75/24 = 75 × 4/24 × 4 = 300/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/96 - 6/96 = 300 - 6/96 = 294/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
- In mixed form: 31/16
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