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Subtract 7/64 from 7/12

7/12 - 7/64 is 91/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    7/12 = 7 × 16/12 × 16 = 112/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/192 - 21/192 = 112 - 21/192 = 91/192

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