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Subtract 27/64 from 12/2

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 27/64

12/2 - 27/64 is 357/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    12/2 = 12 × 32/2 × 32 = 384/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    27/64 = 27 × 1/64 × 1 = 27/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/64 - 27/64 = 384 - 27/64 = 357/64
  5. In mixed form: 537/64

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