Subtract 1/32 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 1/32
21/12 - 1/32 is 55/32.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/96 - 3/96 = 168 - 3/96 = 165/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/32
- In mixed form: 123/32
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