Subtract 4/64 from 2/15
2/15 - 4/64 is 17/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
2/15 = 2 × 64/15 × 64 = 128/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/960 - 60/960 = 128 - 60/960 = 68/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/240
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