Subtract 14/64 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 14/64
42/12 - 14/64 is 105/32.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 16/12 × 16 = 672/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/192 - 42/192 = 672 - 42/192 = 630/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/32
- In mixed form: 39/32
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