Subtract 10/64 from 9/24
9/24 - 10/64 is 7/32.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 8/24 × 8 = 72/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/192 - 30/192 = 72 - 30/192 = 42/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32
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