Subtract 63/32 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 31/32
8/2 - 63/32 is 65/32.
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,
8/2 = 8 × 16/2 × 16 = 128/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
63/32 = 63 × 1/32 × 1 = 63/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/32 - 63/32 = 128 - 63/32 = 65/32 - In mixed form: 21/32
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