Subtract 63/64 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 63/64
54/12 - 63/64 is 225/64.
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,
54/12 = 54 × 16/12 × 16 = 864/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
63/64 = 63 × 3/64 × 3 = 189/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/192 - 189/192 = 864 - 189/192 = 675/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/64
- In mixed form: 333/64
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