Subtract 6/9 from 45/64
45/64 - 6/9 is 7/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
45/64 = 45 × 9/64 × 9 = 405/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
6/9 = 6 × 64/9 × 64 = 384/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/576 - 384/576 = 405 - 384/576 = 21/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/192
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