Subtract 32/12 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 2 8/12
45/4 - 32/12 is 103/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
32/12 = 32 × 1/12 × 1 = 32/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/12 - 32/12 = 135 - 32/12 = 103/12 - In mixed form: 87/12
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