Subtract 21/64 from 1/28
1/28 - 21/64 is -131/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
1/28 = 1 × 16/28 × 16 = 16/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
21/64 = 21 × 7/64 × 7 = 147/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/448 - 147/448 = 16 - 147/448 = -131/448
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