Subtract 8/9 from 2/64, Solve 2/64

Subtract 8/9 from 2/64

2/64 - 8/9 is -247/288.

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,
8/9 = 8 × 64/9 × 64 = 512/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/576 - 512/576 = 18 - 512/576 = -494/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/288

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