Subtract 96/6 from 9/64
1st number: 9/64, 2nd number: 16 0/6
9/64 - 96/6 is -1015/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
96/6 = 96 × 32/6 × 32 = 3072/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/192 - 3072/192 = 27 - 3072/192 = -3045/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1015/64
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