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Subtract 9/64 from 75/6

1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 9/64

75/6 - 9/64 is 791/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    75/6 = 75 × 32/6 × 32 = 2400/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2400/192 - 27/192 = 2400 - 27/192 = 2373/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 791/64
  6. In mixed form: 1223/64

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