Subtract 36/64 from 1/3
1/3 - 36/64 is -11/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
1/3 = 1 × 64/3 × 64 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
36/64 = 36 × 3/64 × 3 = 108/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/192 - 108/192 = 64 - 108/192 = -44/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/48
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