Subtract 5/64 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 5/64
16/12 - 5/64 is 241/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
16/12 = 16 × 16/12 × 16 = 256/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/192 - 15/192 = 256 - 15/192 = 241/192 - In mixed form: 149/192
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