Subtract 84/32 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 2 20/32
50/12 - 84/32 is 37/24.
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,
50/12 = 50 × 8/12 × 8 = 400/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/96 - 252/96 = 400 - 252/96 = 148/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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