Subtract 9/64 from 5/36
5/36 - 9/64 is -1/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/576 - 81/576 = 80 - 81/576 = -1/576
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