Subtract 96/6 from 12/32
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 16 0/6
12/32 - 96/6 is -125/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
96/6 = 96 × 16/6 × 16 = 1536/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/96 - 1536/96 = 36 - 1536/96 = -1500/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/8
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