Subtract 5/64 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 5/64
16/9 - 5/64 is 979/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
16/9 = 16 × 64/9 × 64 = 1024/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/576 - 45/576 = 1024 - 45/576 = 979/576 - In mixed form: 1403/576
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