Subtract 27/64 from 4/18
4/18 - 27/64 is -115/576.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 32/18 × 32 = 128/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
27/64 = 27 × 9/64 × 9 = 243/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/576 - 243/576 = 128 - 243/576 = -115/576
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