Subtract 2/24 from 1/64
1/64 - 2/24 is -13/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
2/24 = 2 × 8/24 × 8 = 16/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/192 - 16/192 = 3 - 16/192 = -13/192
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