Subtract 9/64 from 9/6, Solve 1 3/6

Subtract 9/64 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 9/64

9/6 - 9/64 is 87/64.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
9/6 = 9 × 32/6 × 32 = 288/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/192 - 27/192 = 288 - 27/192 = 261/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/64
In mixed form: 123/64

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