Subtract 12/64 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 12/64
10/4 - 12/64 is 37/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
10/4 = 10 × 16/4 × 16 = 160/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
12/64 = 12 × 1/64 × 1 = 12/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/64 - 12/64 = 160 - 12/64 = 148/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
- In mixed form: 25/16
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