Subtract 20/64 from 1/4
1/4 - 20/64 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
1/4 = 1 × 16/4 × 16 = 16/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
20/64 = 20 × 1/64 × 1 = 20/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/64 - 20/64 = 16 - 20/64 = -4/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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