Subtract 12/8 from 6/32
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 4/8
6/32 - 12/8 is -21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
12/8 = 12 × 4/8 × 4 = 48/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/32 - 48/32 = 6 - 48/32 = -42/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/16
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