Subtract 5/64 from 9/18
9/18 - 5/64 is 27/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
9/18 = 9 × 32/18 × 32 = 288/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/576 - 45/576 = 288 - 45/576 = 243/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/64
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