Subtract 14/32 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 14/32
80/12 - 14/32 is 299/48.
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,
80/12 = 80 × 8/12 × 8 = 640/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/96 - 42/96 = 640 - 42/96 = 598/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/48
- In mixed form: 611/48
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