Subtract 60/9 from 2/64, Solve 2/64

Subtract 60/9 from 2/64

1^st number: 2/64, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

2/64 - 60/9 is -637/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
60/9 = 60 × 64/9 × 64 = 3840/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/576 - 3840/576 = 18 - 3840/576 = -3822/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -637/96

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