Subtract 1/64 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1/64
40/12 - 1/64 is 637/192.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 16/12 × 16 = 640/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/192 - 3/192 = 640 - 3/192 = 637/192 - In mixed form: 361/192
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