Subtract 6/64 from 7/24
7/24 - 6/64 is 19/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
7/24 = 7 × 8/24 × 8 = 56/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/192 - 18/192 = 56 - 18/192 = 38/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/96
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