Subtract 75/64 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1 11/64
8/6 - 75/64 is 31/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
75/64 = 75 × 3/64 × 3 = 225/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/192 - 225/192 = 256 - 225/192 = 31/192
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