Subtract 2/16 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2/16
32/12 - 2/16 is 61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
32/12 = 32 × 4/12 × 4 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/48 - 6/48 = 128 - 6/48 = 122/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
- In mixed form: 213/24
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