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Subtract 15/6 from 70/64

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 2 3/6

70/64 - 15/6 is -45/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 6 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    70/64 = 70 × 3/64 × 3 = 210/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    15/6 = 15 × 32/6 × 32 = 480/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/192 - 480/192 = 210 - 480/192 = -270/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/32

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