Subtract 45/32 from 36/12, Solve 3 0/12

Subtract 45/32 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

36/12 - 45/32 is 51/32.

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,
36/12 = 36 × 8/12 × 8 = 288/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/96 - 135/96 = 288 - 135/96 = 153/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32

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