Subtract 9/64 from 5/24
5/24 - 9/64 is 13/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
5/24 = 5 × 8/24 × 8 = 40/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/192 - 27/192 = 40 - 27/192 = 13/192
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