Subtract 5/30 from 12/64
12/64 - 5/30 is 1/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
5/30 = 5 × 32/30 × 32 = 160/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/960 - 160/960 = 180 - 160/960 = 20/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/48
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