Subtract 72/9 from 12/32
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 8 0/9
12/32 - 72/9 is -61/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
72/9 = 72 × 32/9 × 32 = 2304/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/288 - 2304/288 = 108 - 2304/288 = -2196/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/8
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