Subtract 40/32 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 8/32
2/12 - 40/32 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/96 - 120/96 = 16 - 120/96 = -104/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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