Subtract 12/32 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 12/32
15/12 - 12/32 is 7/8.
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,
15/12 = 15 × 8/12 × 8 = 120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/96 - 36/96 = 120 - 36/96 = 84/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8
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