Subtract 84/64 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 20/64
30/12 - 84/64 is 19/16.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 16/12 × 16 = 480/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/192 - 252/192 = 480 - 252/192 = 228/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/16
- In mixed form: 13/16
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