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Subtract 12/64 from 1/7

1/7 - 12/64 is -5/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    1/7 = 1 × 64/7 × 64 = 64/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    12/64 = 12 × 7/64 × 7 = 84/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/448 - 84/448 = 64 - 84/448 = -20/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/112

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