Subtract 2/9 from 4/64, Solve 4/64

Subtract 2/9 from 4/64

4/64 - 2/9 is -23/144.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
2/9 = 2 × 64/9 × 64 = 128/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/576 - 128/576 = 36 - 128/576 = -92/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/144

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