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Subtract 2/64 from 25/6

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 2/64

25/6 - 2/64 is 397/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    25/6 = 25 × 32/6 × 32 = 800/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/192 - 6/192 = 800 - 6/192 = 794/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/96
  6. In mixed form: 413/96

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