Subtract 2/81 from 8/64
8/64 - 2/81 is 65/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 81 is 5184
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
8/64 = 8 × 81/64 × 81 = 648/5184 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
2/81 = 2 × 64/81 × 64 = 128/5184 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/5184 - 128/5184 = 648 - 128/5184 = 520/5184 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/648
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