Subtract 15/12 from 10/64
1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 1 3/12
10/64 - 15/12 is -35/32.
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,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
15/12 = 15 × 16/12 × 16 = 240/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/192 - 240/192 = 30 - 240/192 = -210/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/32
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