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Subtract 28/64 from 1/3

1/3 - 28/64 is -5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    1/3 = 1 × 64/3 × 64 = 64/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/192 - 84/192 = 64 - 84/192 = -20/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/48

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