Subtract 42/64 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 42/64
28/6 - 42/64 is 385/96.
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,
28/6 = 28 × 32/6 × 32 = 896/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/192 - 126/192 = 896 - 126/192 = 770/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 385/96
- In mixed form: 41/96
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