Subtract 6/64 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 6/64
24/3 - 6/64 is 253/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
24/3 = 24 × 64/3 × 64 = 1536/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/192 - 18/192 = 1536 - 18/192 = 1518/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/32
- In mixed form: 729/32
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