Subtract 12/32 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 12/32
12/6 - 12/32 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
12/6 = 12 × 16/6 × 16 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 36/96 = 192 - 36/96 = 156/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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