Subtract 18/64 from 2/18
2/18 - 18/64 is -49/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
2/18 = 2 × 32/18 × 32 = 64/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
18/64 = 18 × 9/64 × 9 = 162/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/576 - 162/576 = 64 - 162/576 = -98/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/288
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