Subtract 6/9 from 15/64
15/64 - 6/9 is -83/192.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 64/9 × 64 = 384/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/576 - 384/576 = 135 - 384/576 = -249/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/192
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