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Subtract 1/64 from 7/36

7/36 - 1/64 is 103/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    7/36 = 7 × 16/36 × 16 = 112/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/576 - 9/576 = 112 - 9/576 = 103/576

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