Subtract 8/32 from 12/36
12/36 - 8/32 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
12/36 = 12 × 8/36 × 8 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/288 - 72/288 = 96 - 72/288 = 24/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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