Subtract 56/12 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 4 8/12
32/8 - 56/12 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
32/8 = 32 × 3/8 × 3 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
56/12 = 56 × 2/12 × 2 = 112/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/24 - 112/24 = 96 - 112/24 = -16/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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