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Subtract 3/64 from 4/9

4/9 - 3/64 is 229/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    4/9 = 4 × 64/9 × 64 = 256/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/576 - 27/576 = 256 - 27/576 = 229/576

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