Subtract 42/64 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 42/64
21/9 - 42/64 is 161/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
21/9 = 21 × 64/9 × 64 = 1344/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/576 - 378/576 = 1344 - 378/576 = 966/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/96
- In mixed form: 165/96
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