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Subtract 12/32 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 12/32

30/6 - 12/32 is 37/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/96 - 36/96 = 480 - 36/96 = 444/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
  6. In mixed form: 45/8

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