Subtract 32/63 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 32/63
12/5 - 32/63 is 596/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
12/5 = 12 × 63/5 × 63 = 756/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/315 - 160/315 = 756 - 160/315 = 596/315 - In mixed form: 1281/315
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