Subtract 6/64 from 9/49
9/49 - 6/64 is 141/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
9/49 = 9 × 64/49 × 64 = 576/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
6/64 = 6 × 49/64 × 49 = 294/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/3136 - 294/3136 = 576 - 294/3136 = 282/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/1568
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