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Subtract 2/64 from 1/12

1/12 - 2/64 is 5/96.

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,
    1/12 = 1 × 16/12 × 16 = 16/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/192 - 6/192 = 16 - 6/192 = 10/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/96

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