Subtract 21/64 from 7/12
712 - 2164 is 49192.
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,
712 = 7 × 1612 × 16 = 112192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2164 = 21 × 364 × 3 = 63192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112192 - 63192 = 112 - 63192 = 49192
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