Subtract 1/64 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1/64
9/2 - 1/64 is 287/64.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 32/2 × 32 = 288/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
1/64 = 1 × 1/64 × 1 = 1/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/64 - 1/64 = 288 - 1/64 = 287/64 - In mixed form: 431/64
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