Subtract 15/9 from 3/64
1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 1 6/9
3/64 - 15/9 is -311/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
15/9 = 15 × 64/9 × 64 = 960/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/576 - 960/576 = 27 - 960/576 = -933/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/192
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