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Subtract 2/12 from 60/64

60/64 - 2/12 is 37/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/192 - 32/192 = 180 - 32/192 = 148/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/48

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