Subtract 45/32 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 13/32
12/2 - 45/32 is 147/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
12/2 = 12 × 16/2 × 16 = 192/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
45/32 = 45 × 1/32 × 1 = 45/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/32 - 45/32 = 192 - 45/32 = 147/32 - In mixed form: 419/32
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