Subtract 98/64 from 2/3, Solve 2/3 - 1 34/64 as a fraction

Subtract 98/64 from 2/3

1^st number: 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

2/3 - 98/64 is -83/96.

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,
98/64 = 98 × 3/64 × 3 = 294/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 294/192 = 128 - 294/192 = -166/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/96

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