Subtract 18/32 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 18/32
14/12 - 18/32 is 29/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
14/12 = 14 × 8/12 × 8 = 112/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/96 - 54/96 = 112 - 54/96 = 58/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/48
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