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Subtract 18/32 from 12/5

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 18/32

12/5 - 18/32 is 147/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    12/5 = 12 × 32/5 × 32 = 384/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/160 - 90/160 = 384 - 90/160 = 294/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  6. In mixed form: 167/80

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