Subtract 12/15 from 32/14
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 12/15
32/14 - 12/15 is 52/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
32/14 = 32 × 15/14 × 15 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/210 - 168/210 = 480 - 168/210 = 312/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/35
- In mixed form: 117/35
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