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Subtract 4/64 from 6/3

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 4/64

6/3 - 4/64 is 31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    6/3 = 6 × 64/3 × 64 = 384/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/192 - 12/192 = 384 - 12/192 = 372/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
  6. In mixed form: 115/16

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