Subtract 5/12 from 14/64
14/64 - 5/12 is -19/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
5/12 = 5 × 16/12 × 16 = 80/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/192 - 80/192 = 42 - 80/192 = -38/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/96
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