Subtract 7/64 from 1/25
1/25 - 7/64 is -111/1600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
1/25 = 1 × 64/25 × 64 = 64/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
7/64 = 7 × 25/64 × 25 = 175/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/1600 - 175/1600 = 64 - 175/1600 = -111/1600
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