Subtract 9/64 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 9/64
40/3 - 9/64 is 2533/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
40/3 = 40 × 64/3 × 64 = 2560/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/192 - 27/192 = 2560 - 27/192 = 2533/192 - In mixed form: 1337/192
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