Subtract 2/9 from 6/64, Solve 6/64

Subtract 2/9 from 6/64

6/64 - 2/9 is -37/288.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
2/9 = 2 × 64/9 × 64 = 128/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/576 - 128/576 = 54 - 128/576 = -74/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/288

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