Subtract 35/32 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 3/32
6/12 - 35/32 is -19/32.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/96 - 105/96 = 48 - 105/96 = -57/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/32
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