Subtract 32/10 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 3 2/10
2/12 - 32/10 is -91/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
32/10 = 32 × 6/10 × 6 = 192/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/60 - 192/60 = 10 - 192/60 = -182/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/30
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