Subtract 4/64 from 1/54
1/54 - 4/64 is -19/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
1/54 = 1 × 32/54 × 32 = 32/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
4/64 = 4 × 27/64 × 27 = 108/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1728 - 108/1728 = 32 - 108/1728 = -76/1728 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/432
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