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Subtract 12/8 from 3/32

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 4/8

3/32 - 12/8 is -45/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    12/8 = 12 × 4/8 × 4 = 48/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/32 - 48/32 = 3 - 48/32 = -45/32

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