Subtract 2/12 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2/12
42/32 - 2/12 is 55/48.
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,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/96 - 16/96 = 126 - 16/96 = 110/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/48
- In mixed form: 17/48
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