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Subtract 48/6 from 3/64

1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 8 0/6

3/64 - 48/6 is -509/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 6 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    48/6 = 48 × 32/6 × 32 = 1536/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/192 - 1536/192 = 9 - 1536/192 = -1527/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -509/64

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