Subtract 1/7 from 3/64
3/64 - 1/7 is -43/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
1/7 = 1 × 64/7 × 64 = 64/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/448 - 64/448 = 21 - 64/448 = -43/448
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