Subtract 4/32 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 4/32
15/12 - 4/32 is 9/8.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/96 - 12/96 = 120 - 12/96 = 108/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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