Subtract 70/64 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 6/64
56/12 - 70/64 is 343/96.
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,
70/64 = 70 × 3/64 × 3 = 210/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/192 - 210/192 = 896 - 210/192 = 686/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/96
- In mixed form: 355/96
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