Subtract 2/32 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 2/32
16/12 - 2/32 is 61/48.
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,
16/12 = 16 × 8/12 × 8 = 128/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/96 - 6/96 = 128 - 6/96 = 122/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/48
- In mixed form: 113/48
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