Subtract 10/64 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 10/64
72/12 - 10/64 is 187/32.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 16/12 × 16 = 1152/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/192 - 30/192 = 1152 - 30/192 = 1122/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/32
- In mixed form: 527/32
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