Subtract 3/64 from 6/15
6/15 - 3/64 is 113/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
6/15 = 6 × 64/15 × 64 = 384/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/960 - 45/960 = 384 - 45/960 = 339/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/320
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