Subtract 6/32 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/32
12/3 - 6/32 is 61/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/3 = 12 × 32/3 × 32 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/96 - 18/96 = 384 - 18/96 = 366/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/16
- In mixed form: 313/16
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