Subtract 12/64 from 1/6
1/6 - 12/64 is -1/48.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 32/6 × 32 = 32/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/192 - 36/192 = 32 - 36/192 = -4/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48
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