Subtract 2/12 from 2/64
2/64 - 2/12 is -13/96.
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,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/192 - 32/192 = 6 - 32/192 = -26/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/96
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