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Subtract 21/64 from 56/6

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 21/64

56/6 - 21/64 is 1729/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    56/6 = 56 × 32/6 × 32 = 1792/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1792/192 - 63/192 = 1792 - 63/192 = 1729/192
  5. In mixed form: 91/192

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