Subtract 5/64 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 5/64
27/6 - 5/64 is 283/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
27/6 = 27 × 32/6 × 32 = 864/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/192 - 15/192 = 864 - 15/192 = 849/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/64
- In mixed form: 427/64
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