Subtract 5/64 from 2/21
2/21 - 5/64 is 23/1344.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 64/21 × 64 = 128/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
5/64 = 5 × 21/64 × 21 = 105/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/1344 - 105/1344 = 128 - 105/1344 = 23/1344
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