Subtract 3/36 from 84/64
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 3/36
84/64 - 3/36 is 59/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
84/64 = 84 × 9/64 × 9 = 756/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
3/36 = 3 × 16/36 × 16 = 48/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/576 - 48/576 = 756 - 48/576 = 708/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
- In mixed form: 111/48
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