Subtract 3/64 from 3/4
3/4 - 3/64 is 45/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
3/4 = 3 × 16/4 × 16 = 48/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/64 - 3/64 = 48 - 3/64 = 45/64
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