Subtract 90/32 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 2 26/32
18/12 - 90/32 is -21/16.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 8/12 × 8 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/96 - 270/96 = 144 - 270/96 = -126/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/16
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