Subtract 18/9 from 5/64
1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 2 0/9
5/64 - 18/9 is -123/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
18/9 = 18 × 64/9 × 64 = 1152/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/576 - 1152/576 = 45 - 1152/576 = -1107/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/64
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