Subtract 12/56 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 12/56
32/12 - 12/56 is 103/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
32/12 = 32 × 14/12 × 14 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 36/168 = 448 - 36/168 = 412/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/42
- In mixed form: 219/42
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