Subtract 27/12 from 4/32
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 2 3/12
4/32 - 27/12 is -17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
27/12 = 27 × 8/12 × 8 = 216/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/96 - 216/96 = 12 - 216/96 = -204/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/8
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