Subtract 6/32 from 63/5, Solve 12 3/5

Subtract 6/32 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/32

63/5 - 6/32 is 993/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
63/5 = 63 × 32/5 × 32 = 2016/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/160 - 30/160 = 2016 - 30/160 = 1986/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 993/80
In mixed form: 1233/80

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