Subtract 2/12 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2/12
32/9 - 2/12 is 61/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
32/9 = 32 × 4/9 × 4 = 128/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/36 - 6/36 = 128 - 6/36 = 122/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/18
- In mixed form: 37/18
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