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Subtract 3/64 from 45/3

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 3/64

45/3 - 3/64 is 957/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    45/3 = 45 × 64/3 × 64 = 2880/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2880/192 - 9/192 = 2880 - 9/192 = 2871/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 957/64
  6. In mixed form: 1461/64

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