Subtract 2/54 from 8/64
8/64 - 2/54 is 19/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
8/64 = 8 × 27/64 × 27 = 216/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
2/54 = 2 × 32/54 × 32 = 64/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1728 - 64/1728 = 216 - 64/1728 = 152/1728 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/216
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