Subtract 50/72 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 50/72
32/12 - 50/72 is 71/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
32/12 = 32 × 6/12 × 6 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/72 - 50/72 = 192 - 50/72 = 142/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/36
- In mixed form: 135/36
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