Subtract 63/64 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 63/64
54/4 - 63/64 is 801/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
54/4 = 54 × 16/4 × 16 = 864/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
63/64 = 63 × 1/64 × 1 = 63/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/64 - 63/64 = 864 - 63/64 = 801/64 - In mixed form: 1233/64
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