Subtract 1/42 from 27/64
27/64 - 1/42 is 535/1344.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
27/64 = 27 × 21/64 × 21 = 567/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
1/42 = 1 × 32/42 × 32 = 32/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/1344 - 32/1344 = 567 - 32/1344 = 535/1344
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