Subtract 28/64 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 28/64
6/2 - 28/64 is 41/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
6/2 = 6 × 32/2 × 32 = 192/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
28/64 = 28 × 1/64 × 1 = 28/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/64 - 28/64 = 192 - 28/64 = 164/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/16
- In mixed form: 29/16
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