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Subtract 10/9 from 6/64

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

6/64 - 10/9 is -293/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    10/9 = 10 × 64/9 × 64 = 640/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/576 - 640/576 = 54 - 640/576 = -586/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/288

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