Subtract 56/12 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 4 8/12
32/3 - 56/12 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
32/3 = 32 × 4/3 × 4 = 128/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
56/12 = 56 × 1/12 × 1 = 56/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/12 - 56/12 = 128 - 56/12 = 72/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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