Subtract 15/64 from 2/6
2/6 - 15/64 is 19/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
2/6 = 2 × 32/6 × 32 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/192 - 45/192 = 64 - 45/192 = 19/192
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