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Subtract 10/32 from 8/12

8/12 - 10/32 is 17/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/96 - 30/96 = 64 - 30/96 = 34/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48

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