Subtract 7/64 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 7/64
84/24 - 7/64 is 217/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
84/24 = 84 × 8/24 × 8 = 672/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/192 - 21/192 = 672 - 21/192 = 651/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/64
- In mixed form: 325/64
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