Subtract 16/5 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 3 1/5
32/12 - 16/5 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
16/5 = 16 × 12/5 × 12 = 192/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 192/60 = 160 - 192/60 = -32/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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