Subtract 9/42 from 63/64
63/64 - 9/42 is 345/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
63/64 = 63 × 21/64 × 21 = 1323/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
9/42 = 9 × 32/42 × 32 = 288/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/1344 - 288/1344 = 1323 - 288/1344 = 1035/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 345/448
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