Subtract 32/36 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 32/36
9/2 - 32/36 is 65/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
9/2 = 9 × 18/2 × 18 = 162/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
32/36 = 32 × 1/36 × 1 = 32/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/36 - 32/36 = 162 - 32/36 = 130/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/18
- In mixed form: 311/18
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