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Subtract 8/64 from 2/18

2/18 - 8/64 is -1/72.

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,
    8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/576 - 72/576 = 64 - 72/576 = -8/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72

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