Subtract 15/64 from 8/12
8/12 - 15/64 is 83/192.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 16/12 × 16 = 128/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 45/192 = 128 - 45/192 = 83/192
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