Subtract 5/9 from 6/64
6/64 - 5/9 is -133/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/576 - 320/576 = 54 - 320/576 = -266/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/288
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