Subtract 50/9 from 2/64
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 5 5/9
2/64 - 50/9 is -1591/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
50/9 = 50 × 64/9 × 64 = 3200/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/576 - 3200/576 = 18 - 3200/576 = -3182/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1591/288
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