Subtract 7/64 from 2/3
2/3 - 7/64 is 107/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
2/3 = 2 × 64/3 × 64 = 128/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 21/192 = 128 - 21/192 = 107/192
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