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Subtract 20/32 from 2/12

2/12 - 20/32 is -11/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/96 - 60/96 = 16 - 60/96 = -44/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/24

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