Subtract 7/64 from 5/9
59 - 764 is 257576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
59 = 5 × 649 × 64 = 320576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
764 = 7 × 964 × 9 = 63576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320576 - 63576 = 320 - 63576 = 257576
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