Subtract 10/40 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 10/40
32/12 - 10/40 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
32/12 = 32 × 10/12 × 10 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 30/120 = 320 - 30/120 = 290/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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