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Subtract 3/12 from 2/64

2/64 - 3/12 is -7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/192 - 48/192 = 6 - 48/192 = -42/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/32

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