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Subtract 14/15 from 12/64

12/64 - 14/15 is -179/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 15 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    14/15 = 14 × 64/15 × 64 = 896/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/960 - 896/960 = 180 - 896/960 = -716/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/240

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