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Subtract 2/32 from 48/4

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 2/32

48/4 - 2/32 is 191/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    48/4 = 48 × 8/4 × 8 = 384/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/32 - 2/32 = 384 - 2/32 = 382/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/16
  6. In mixed form: 1115/16

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