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Subtract 1/64 from 1/2

1/2 - 1/64 is 31/64.

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,
    1/2 = 1 × 32/2 × 32 = 32/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    1/64 = 1 × 1/64 × 1 = 1/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/64 - 1/64 = 32 - 1/64 = 31/64

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