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Subtract 9/16 from 5/64

5/64 - 9/16 is -31/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 16 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    5/64 = 5 × 1/64 × 1 = 5/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
    9/16 = 9 × 4/16 × 4 = 36/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/64 - 36/64 = 5 - 36/64 = -31/64

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