Subtract 42/64 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 42/64
18/2 - 42/64 is 267/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
18/2 = 18 × 32/2 × 32 = 576/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/64 - 42/64 = 576 - 42/64 = 534/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/32
- In mixed form: 811/32
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