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Subtract 1/32 from 36/12

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1/32

36/12 - 1/32 is 95/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    36/12 = 36 × 8/12 × 8 = 288/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/96 - 3/96 = 288 - 3/96 = 285/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/32
  6. In mixed form: 231/32

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