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Subtract 3/32 from 48/6

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 3/32

48/6 - 3/32 is 253/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    48/6 = 48 × 16/6 × 16 = 768/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/96 - 9/96 = 768 - 9/96 = 759/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/32
  6. In mixed form: 729/32

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