Subtract 3/12 from 20/64
20/64 - 3/12 is 1/16.
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,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/192 - 48/192 = 60 - 48/192 = 12/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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