Subtract 6/32 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 6/32
80/12 - 6/32 is 311/48.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/96 - 18/96 = 640 - 18/96 = 622/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/48
- In mixed form: 623/48
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