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Subtract 9/64 from 5/36

5/36 - 9/64 is -1/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/576 - 81/576 = 80 - 81/576 = -1/576

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