Subtract 42/64 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 42/64
9/3 - 42/64 is 75/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
9/3 = 9 × 64/3 × 64 = 576/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/192 - 126/192 = 576 - 126/192 = 450/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/32
- In mixed form: 211/32
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