Subtract 45/64 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 45/64
50/12 - 45/64 is 665/192.
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,
50/12 = 50 × 16/12 × 16 = 800/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
45/64 = 45 × 3/64 × 3 = 135/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/192 - 135/192 = 800 - 135/192 = 665/192 - In mixed form: 389/192
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