Subtract 9/64 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 9/64 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 9/64

15/6 - 9/64 is 151/64.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
15/6 = 15 × 32/6 × 32 = 480/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/192 - 27/192 = 480 - 27/192 = 453/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/64
In mixed form: 223/64

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