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Subtract 3/64 from 7/2

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 3/64

7/2 - 3/64 is 221/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    7/2 = 7 × 32/2 × 32 = 224/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/64 - 3/64 = 224 - 3/64 = 221/64
  5. In mixed form: 329/64

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