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Subtract 9/64 from 12/25

12/25 - 9/64 is 543/1600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    12/25 = 12 × 64/25 × 64 = 768/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    9/64 = 9 × 25/64 × 25 = 225/1600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/1600 - 225/1600 = 768 - 225/1600 = 543/1600

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