Subtract 18/64 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 18/64
18/6 - 18/64 is 87/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
18/6 = 18 × 32/6 × 32 = 576/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/192 - 54/192 = 576 - 54/192 = 522/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/32
- In mixed form: 223/32
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