Subtract 18/64 from 2/8
2/8 - 18/64 is -1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
2/8 = 2 × 8/8 × 8 = 16/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
18/64 = 18 × 1/64 × 1 = 18/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/64 - 18/64 = 16 - 18/64 = -2/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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