Subtract 3/64 from 7/36
7/36 - 3/64 is 85/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
7/36 = 7 × 16/36 × 16 = 112/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/576 - 27/576 = 112 - 27/576 = 85/576
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