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Subtract 10/64 from 8/12

8/12 - 10/64 is 49/96.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 16/12 × 16 = 128/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    128/192 - 30/192 = 128 - 30/192 = 98/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96

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