Subtract 6/64 from 3/18
3/18 - 6/64 is 7/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
3/18 = 3 × 32/18 × 32 = 96/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/576 - 54/576 = 96 - 54/576 = 42/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/96
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