Subtract 12/6 from 7/32
1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 2 0/6
7/32 - 12/6 is -57/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
12/6 = 12 × 16/6 × 16 = 192/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/96 - 192/96 = 21 - 192/96 = -171/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/32
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