Subtract 27/64 from 5/6
5/6 - 27/64 is 79/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
5/6 = 5 × 32/6 × 32 = 160/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/192 - 81/192 = 160 - 81/192 = 79/192
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