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Subtract 84/64 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 20/64

10/6 - 84/64 is 17/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    10/6 = 10 × 32/6 × 32 = 320/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/192 - 252/192 = 320 - 252/192 = 68/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48

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