Subtract 6/64 from 3/4
3/4 - 6/64 is 21/32.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 1/64 × 1 = 6/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/64 - 6/64 = 48 - 6/64 = 42/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32
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