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Subtract 32/9 from 63/12

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 3 5/9

63/12 - 32/9 is 61/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    32/9 = 32 × 4/9 × 4 = 128/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/36 - 128/36 = 189 - 128/36 = 61/36
  5. In mixed form: 125/36

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