Subtract 4/64 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 4/64
8/3 - 4/64 is 125/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
8/3 = 8 × 64/3 × 64 = 512/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/192 - 12/192 = 512 - 12/192 = 500/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/48
- In mixed form: 229/48
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