Subtract 14/12 from 56/64
1st number: 56/64, 2nd number: 1 2/12
56/64 - 14/12 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
56/64 = 56 × 3/64 × 3 = 168/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
14/12 = 14 × 16/12 × 16 = 224/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/192 - 224/192 = 168 - 224/192 = -56/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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