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Subtract 7/64 from 2/9

2/9 - 7/64 is 65/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    2/9 = 2 × 64/9 × 64 = 128/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    7/64 = 7 × 9/64 × 9 = 63/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    128/576 - 63/576 = 128 - 63/576 = 65/576

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