Subtract 36/64 from 2/18
2/18 - 36/64 is -65/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
2/18 = 2 × 32/18 × 32 = 64/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
36/64 = 36 × 9/64 × 9 = 324/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/576 - 324/576 = 64 - 324/576 = -260/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/144
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