Subtract 84/32 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 20/32
5/12 - 84/32 is -53/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/96 - 252/96 = 40 - 252/96 = -212/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/24
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