Subtract 9/64 from 4/6
4/6 - 9/64 is 101/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
4/6 = 4 × 32/6 × 32 = 128/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 27/192 = 128 - 27/192 = 101/192
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