Subtract 2/64 from 8/18
8/18 - 2/64 is 119/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
8/18 = 8 × 32/18 × 32 = 256/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/576 - 18/576 = 256 - 18/576 = 238/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/288
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