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Subtract 63/32 from 5/12

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 31/32

5/12 - 63/32 is -149/96.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/96 - 189/96 = 40 - 189/96 = -149/96

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