Subtract 3/12 from 1/64
1/64 - 3/12 is -15/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/192 - 48/192 = 3 - 48/192 = -45/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/64
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