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Subtract 2/64 from 8/15

8/15 - 2/64 is 241/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    8/15 = 8 × 64/15 × 64 = 512/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/960 - 30/960 = 512 - 30/960 = 482/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/480

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