Subtract 9/64 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 9/64
25/4 - 9/64 is 391/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
25/4 = 25 × 16/4 × 16 = 400/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
9/64 = 9 × 1/64 × 1 = 9/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/64 - 9/64 = 400 - 9/64 = 391/64 - In mixed form: 67/64
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