Subtract 20/64 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 20/64
20/12 - 20/64 is 65/48.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 16/12 × 16 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 60/192 = 320 - 60/192 = 260/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/48
- In mixed form: 117/48
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