Subtract 5/32 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 5/32
45/12 - 5/32 is 115/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
45/12 = 45 × 8/12 × 8 = 360/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/96 - 15/96 = 360 - 15/96 = 345/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/32
- In mixed form: 319/32
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