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Subtract 3/12 from 1/32

1/32 - 3/12 is -7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/96 - 24/96 = 3 - 24/96 = -21/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/32

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