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Subtract 4/64 from 2/6

2/6 - 4/64 is 13/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    2/6 = 2 × 32/6 × 32 = 64/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/192 - 12/192 = 64 - 12/192 = 52/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/48

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