Subtract 27/64 from 1/2
1/2 - 27/64 is 5/64.
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,
1/2 = 1 × 32/2 × 32 = 32/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
27/64 = 27 × 1/64 × 1 = 27/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/64 - 27/64 = 32 - 27/64 = 5/64
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