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Subtract 1/32 from 9/2

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

9/2 - 1/32 is 143/32.

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,
    9/2 = 9 × 16/2 × 16 = 144/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/32 - 1/32 = 144 - 1/32 = 143/32
  5. In mixed form: 415/32

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