Subtract 1/64 from 12/18
12/18 - 1/64 is 125/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
12/18 = 12 × 32/18 × 32 = 384/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/576 - 9/576 = 384 - 9/576 = 375/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/192
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