Subtract 27/64 from 6/36
6/36 - 27/64 is -49/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
6/36 = 6 × 16/36 × 16 = 96/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
27/64 = 27 × 9/64 × 9 = 243/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/576 - 243/576 = 96 - 243/576 = -147/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/192
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