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Subtract 1/12 from 42/32

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 1/12

42/32 - 1/12 is 59/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/96 - 8/96 = 126 - 8/96 = 118/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
  6. In mixed form: 111/48

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