Subtract 50/64 from 8/12
8/12 - 50/64 is -11/96.
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,
50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 150/192 = 128 - 150/192 = -22/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/96
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