Subtract 2/9 from 20/64
20/64 - 2/9 is 13/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
2/9 = 2 × 64/9 × 64 = 128/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/576 - 128/576 = 180 - 128/576 = 52/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/144
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