Subtract 48/12 from 3/32
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 4 0/12
3/32 - 48/12 is -125/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
48/12 = 48 × 8/12 × 8 = 384/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/96 - 384/96 = 9 - 384/96 = -375/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/32
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