Subtract 1/6 from 3/64
3/64 - 1/6 is -23/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
1/6 = 1 × 32/6 × 32 = 32/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/192 - 32/192 = 9 - 32/192 = -23/192
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