Subtract 1/64 from 2/24
2/24 - 1/64 is 13/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
2/24 = 2 × 8/24 × 8 = 16/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/192 - 3/192 = 16 - 3/192 = 13/192
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