Subtract 7/64 from 10/12
10/12 - 7/64 is 139/192.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 16/12 × 16 = 160/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/192 - 21/192 = 160 - 21/192 = 139/192
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