Subtract 40/32 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 8/32
12/2 - 40/32 is 19/4.
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,
12/2 = 12 × 16/2 × 16 = 192/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
40/32 = 40 × 1/32 × 1 = 40/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/32 - 40/32 = 192 - 40/32 = 152/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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