Subtract 12/64 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 12/64
21/2 - 12/64 is 165/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
21/2 = 21 × 32/2 × 32 = 672/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
12/64 = 12 × 1/64 × 1 = 12/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/64 - 12/64 = 672 - 12/64 = 660/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/16
- In mixed form: 105/16
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