Subtract 40/12 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 3 4/12
2/32 - 40/12 is -157/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
40/12 = 40 × 8/12 × 8 = 320/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/96 - 320/96 = 6 - 320/96 = -314/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/48
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