Subtract 81/64 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 1 17/64
20/12 - 81/64 is 77/192.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 16/12 × 16 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
81/64 = 81 × 3/64 × 3 = 243/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 243/192 = 320 - 243/192 = 77/192
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