Subtract 2/64 from 8/15
8/15 - 2/64 is 241/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
8/15 = 8 × 64/15 × 64 = 512/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/960 - 30/960 = 512 - 30/960 = 482/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/480
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