Subtract 12/64 from 9/15
9/15 - 12/64 is 33/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
9/15 = 9 × 64/15 × 64 = 576/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/960 - 180/960 = 576 - 180/960 = 396/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/80
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