Subtract 18/64 from 3/12
3/12 - 18/64 is -1/32.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/192 - 54/192 = 48 - 54/192 = -6/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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