Subtract 9/64 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 9/64
15/4 - 9/64 is 231/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
15/4 = 15 × 16/4 × 16 = 240/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
9/64 = 9 × 1/64 × 1 = 9/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/64 - 9/64 = 240 - 9/64 = 231/64 - In mixed form: 339/64
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