Subtract 9/32 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 9/32
12/6 - 9/32 is 55/32.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 27/96 = 192 - 27/96 = 165/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/32
- In mixed form: 123/32
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