Subtract 3/64 from 27/9, Solve 3 0/9

Subtract 3/64 from 27/9

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 3/64

27/9 - 3/64 is 189/64.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
27/9 = 27 × 64/9 × 64 = 1728/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/576 - 27/576 = 1728 - 27/576 = 1701/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
In mixed form: 261/64

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