Subtract 4/64 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 4/64
7/6 - 4/64 is 53/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
7/6 = 7 × 32/6 × 32 = 224/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/192 - 12/192 = 224 - 12/192 = 212/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/48
- In mixed form: 15/48
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