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Subtract 1/64 from 2/60

2/60 - 1/64 is 17/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    2/60 = 2 × 16/60 × 16 = 32/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/960 - 15/960 = 32 - 15/960 = 17/960

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