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Subtract 4/64 from 2/18

2/18 - 4/64 is 7/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    2/18 = 2 × 32/18 × 32 = 64/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/576 - 36/576 = 64 - 36/576 = 28/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/144

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