Subtract 5/50 from 12/64
12/64 - 5/50 is 7/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
12/64 = 12 × 25/64 × 25 = 300/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1600 - 160/1600 = 300 - 160/1600 = 140/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/80
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