Subtract 1/54 from 3/64
3/64 - 1/54 is 49/1728.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
3/64 = 3 × 27/64 × 27 = 81/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
1/54 = 1 × 32/54 × 32 = 32/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/1728 - 32/1728 = 81 - 32/1728 = 49/1728
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