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Subtract 5/9 from 15/64

15/64 - 5/9 is -185/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/576 - 320/576 = 135 - 320/576 = -185/576

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