Subtract 12/64 from 6/7
6/7 - 12/64 is 75/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
6/7 = 6 × 64/7 × 64 = 384/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
12/64 = 12 × 7/64 × 7 = 84/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/448 - 84/448 = 384 - 84/448 = 300/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/112
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