Subtract 4/64 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 4/64
49/9 - 4/64 is 775/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
49/9 = 49 × 64/9 × 64 = 3136/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/576 - 36/576 = 3136 - 36/576 = 3100/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 775/144
- In mixed form: 555/144
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