Subtract 14/10 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 4/10
32/12 - 14/10 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
14/10 = 14 × 6/10 × 6 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 84/60 = 160 - 84/60 = 76/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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