Subtract 1/64 from 2/36
2/36 - 1/64 is 23/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
2/36 = 2 × 16/36 × 16 = 32/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/576 - 9/576 = 32 - 9/576 = 23/576
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