Subtract 2/36 from 12/32
12/32 - 2/36 is 23/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/288 - 16/288 = 108 - 16/288 = 92/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/72
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