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Subtract 12/9 from 3/64

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

3/64 - 12/9 is -247/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    12/9 = 12 × 64/9 × 64 = 768/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/576 - 768/576 = 27 - 768/576 = -741/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/192

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