Subtract 9/7 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 2/7
32/12 - 9/7 is 29/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
32/12 = 32 × 7/12 × 7 = 224/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
9/7 = 9 × 12/7 × 12 = 108/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/84 - 108/84 = 224 - 108/84 = 116/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/21
- In mixed form: 18/21
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