Subtract 2/64 from 4/12
4/12 - 2/64 is 29/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
4/12 = 4 × 16/12 × 16 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/192 - 6/192 = 64 - 6/192 = 58/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/96
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