Subtract 7/32 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 7/32
63/12 - 7/32 is 161/32.
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,
63/12 = 63 × 8/12 × 8 = 504/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/96 - 21/96 = 504 - 21/96 = 483/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/32
- In mixed form: 51/32
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