Subtract 3/32 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 3/32
75/12 - 3/32 is 197/32.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 8/12 × 8 = 600/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/96 - 9/96 = 600 - 9/96 = 591/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/32
- In mixed form: 65/32
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