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Subtract 42/32 from 49/12

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 1 10/32

49/12 - 42/32 is 133/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    49/12 = 49 × 8/12 × 8 = 392/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/96 - 126/96 = 392 - 126/96 = 266/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/48
  6. In mixed form: 237/48

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