Subtract 6/64 from 7/21
7/21 - 6/64 is 23/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
7/21 = 7 × 64/21 × 64 = 448/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
6/64 = 6 × 21/64 × 21 = 126/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/1344 - 126/1344 = 448 - 126/1344 = 322/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/96
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