Subtract 3/64 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 3/64
12/3 - 3/64 is 253/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
12/3 = 12 × 64/3 × 64 = 768/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/192 - 9/192 = 768 - 9/192 = 759/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/64
- In mixed form: 361/64
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