Subtract 64/12 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5 4/12
8/2 - 64/12 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
8/2 = 8 × 6/2 × 6 = 48/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
64/12 = 64 × 1/12 × 1 = 64/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/12 - 64/12 = 48 - 64/12 = -16/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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