Subtract 27/64 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 27/64
84/2 - 27/64 is 2661/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
84/2 = 84 × 32/2 × 32 = 2688/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
27/64 = 27 × 1/64 × 1 = 27/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/64 - 27/64 = 2688 - 27/64 = 2661/64 - In mixed form: 4137/64
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