Subtract 96/18 from 42/64
1st number: 42/64, 2nd number: 5 6/18
42/64 - 96/18 is -449/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
96/18 = 96 × 32/18 × 32 = 3072/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/576 - 3072/576 = 378 - 3072/576 = -2694/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -449/96
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