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Subtract 18/64 from 9/6

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 18/64

9/6 - 18/64 is 39/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    9/6 = 9 × 32/6 × 32 = 288/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/192 - 54/192 = 288 - 54/192 = 234/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/32
  6. In mixed form: 17/32

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