Subtract 9/64 from 5/16
5/16 - 9/64 is 11/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
5/16 = 5 × 4/16 × 4 = 20/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
9/64 = 9 × 1/64 × 1 = 9/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/64 - 9/64 = 20 - 9/64 = 11/64
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