Subtract 3/64 from 18/21
18/21 - 3/64 is 363/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
18/21 = 18 × 64/21 × 64 = 1152/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
3/64 = 3 × 21/64 × 21 = 63/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/1344 - 63/1344 = 1152 - 63/1344 = 1089/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 363/448
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