Subtract 56/32 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1 24/32
35/12 - 56/32 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
35/12 = 35 × 8/12 × 8 = 280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
56/32 = 56 × 3/32 × 3 = 168/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/96 - 168/96 = 280 - 168/96 = 112/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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