Subtract 20/64 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 20/64
56/12 - 20/64 is 209/48.
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,
56/12 = 56 × 16/12 × 16 = 896/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/192 - 60/192 = 896 - 60/192 = 836/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/48
- In mixed form: 417/48
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