Subtract 16/9 from 64/4
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 1 7/9
64/4 - 16/9 is 128/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
64/4 = 64 × 9/4 × 9 = 576/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/36 - 64/36 = 576 - 64/36 = 512/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/9
- In mixed form: 142/9
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