Subtract 2/32 from 84/3, Solve 28 0/3

Subtract 2/32 from 84/3

1^st number: 28 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/32

84/3 - 2/32 is 447/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
84/3 = 84 × 32/3 × 32 = 2688/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/96 - 6/96 = 2688 - 6/96 = 2682/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 447/16
In mixed form: 2715/16

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