Subtract 63/32 from 12/24
1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 1 31/32
12/24 - 63/32 is -47/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
12/24 = 12 × 4/24 × 4 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/96 - 189/96 = 48 - 189/96 = -141/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/32
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