Subtract 9/21 from 3/64
3/64 - 9/21 is -171/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 21 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
3/64 = 3 × 21/64 × 21 = 63/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
9/21 = 9 × 64/21 × 64 = 576/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1344 - 576/1344 = 63 - 576/1344 = -513/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/448
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