Subtract 21/18 from 7/64
1st number: 7/64, 2nd number: 1 3/18
7/64 - 21/18 is -203/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
7/64 = 7 × 9/64 × 9 = 63/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
21/18 = 21 × 32/18 × 32 = 672/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/576 - 672/576 = 63 - 672/576 = -609/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -203/192
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