Subtract 18/32 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 18/32
72/12 - 18/32 is 87/16.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 8/12 × 8 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/96 - 54/96 = 576 - 54/96 = 522/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/16
- In mixed form: 57/16
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