Subtract 54/64 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 54/64
12/2 - 54/64 is 165/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
12/2 = 12 × 32/2 × 32 = 384/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
54/64 = 54 × 1/64 × 1 = 54/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/64 - 54/64 = 384 - 54/64 = 330/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/32
- In mixed form: 55/32
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