Subtract 5/64 from 3/49
3/49 - 5/64 is -53/3136.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
3/49 = 3 × 64/49 × 64 = 192/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
5/64 = 5 × 49/64 × 49 = 245/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/3136 - 245/3136 = 192 - 245/3136 = -53/3136
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