Subtract 32/12 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2 8/12
12/2 - 32/12 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
12/2 = 12 × 6/2 × 6 = 72/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
32/12 = 32 × 1/12 × 1 = 32/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/12 - 32/12 = 72 - 32/12 = 40/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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