Subtract 2/64 from 56/3
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 2/64
56/3 - 2/64 is 1789/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
56/3 = 56 × 64/3 × 64 = 3584/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3584/192 - 6/192 = 3584 - 6/192 = 3578/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1789/96
- In mixed form: 1861/96
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