Subtract 3/9 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 3/9
32/12 - 3/9 is 7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
32/12 = 32 × 3/12 × 3 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/36 - 12/36 = 96 - 12/36 = 84/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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