Subtract 8/9 from 27/64
27/64 - 8/9 is -269/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
27/64 = 27 × 9/64 × 9 = 243/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
8/9 = 8 × 64/9 × 64 = 512/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/576 - 512/576 = 243 - 512/576 = -269/576
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