Subtract 2/6 from 2/64
2/64 - 2/6 is -29/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
2/6 = 2 × 32/6 × 32 = 64/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/192 - 64/192 = 6 - 64/192 = -58/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/96
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