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Subtract 5/64 from 48/9

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 5/64

48/9 - 5/64 is 1009/192.

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,
    48/9 = 48 × 64/9 × 64 = 3072/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3072/576 - 45/576 = 3072 - 45/576 = 3027/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/192
  6. In mixed form: 549/192

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