Subtract 18/32 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 18/32
60/12 - 18/32 is 71/16.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 54/96 = 480 - 54/96 = 426/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/16
- In mixed form: 47/16
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