Subtract 90/64 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 26/64
8/12 - 90/64 is -71/96.
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,
90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 270/192 = 128 - 270/192 = -142/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/96
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