Subtract 28/64 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 28/64
56/12 - 28/64 is 203/48.
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,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/192 - 84/192 = 896 - 84/192 = 812/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/48
- In mixed form: 411/48
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