Subtract 36/8 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 4 4/8
5/12 - 36/8 is -49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/24 - 108/24 = 10 - 108/24 = -98/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12
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