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Subtract 1/18 from 3/64

3/64 - 1/18 is -5/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 18 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    1/18 = 1 × 32/18 × 32 = 32/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/576 - 32/576 = 27 - 32/576 = -5/576

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