Subtract 75/12 from 1/32
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 6 3/12
1/32 - 75/12 is -199/32.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
75/12 = 75 × 8/12 × 8 = 600/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/96 - 600/96 = 3 - 600/96 = -597/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/32
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