Subtract 4/64 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 4/64
40/12 - 4/64 is 157/48.
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,
4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/192 - 12/192 = 640 - 12/192 = 628/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/48
- In mixed form: 313/48
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