Subtract 3/64 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 3/64
12/6 - 3/64 is 125/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
12/6 = 12 × 32/6 × 32 = 384/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/192 - 9/192 = 384 - 9/192 = 375/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/64
- In mixed form: 161/64
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