Subtract 12/90 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 12/90
84/32 - 12/90 is 299/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
84/32 = 84 × 45/32 × 45 = 3780/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/1440 - 192/1440 = 3780 - 192/1440 = 3588/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/120
- In mixed form: 259/120
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