Subtract 35/12 from 10/32
1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 2 11/12
10/32 - 35/12 is -125/48.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
35/12 = 35 × 8/12 × 8 = 280/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 280/96 = 30 - 280/96 = -250/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/48
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