Subtract 12/32 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 12/32
16/4 - 12/32 is 29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
16/4 = 16 × 8/4 × 8 = 128/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/32 - 12/32 = 128 - 12/32 = 116/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/8
- In mixed form: 35/8
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