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Subtract 28/64 from 2/12

2/12 - 28/64 is -13/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/192 - 84/192 = 32 - 84/192 = -52/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/48

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