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Subtract 56/32 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 24/32

8/2 - 56/32 is 9/4.

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,
    8/2 = 8 × 16/2 × 16 = 128/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    56/32 = 56 × 1/32 × 1 = 56/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    128/32 - 56/32 = 128 - 56/32 = 72/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  6. In mixed form: 21/4

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