Subtract 4/9 from 15/64
15/64 - 4/9 is -121/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
4/9 = 4 × 64/9 × 64 = 256/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/576 - 256/576 = 135 - 256/576 = -121/576
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