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Subtract 16/45 from 32/12

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 16/45

32/12 - 16/45 is 104/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    32/12 = 32 × 15/12 × 15 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/180 - 64/180 = 480 - 64/180 = 416/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/45
  6. In mixed form: 214/45

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