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Subtract 49/64 from 1/4

1/4 - 49/64 is -33/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    1/4 = 1 × 16/4 × 16 = 16/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    49/64 = 49 × 1/64 × 1 = 49/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/64 - 49/64 = 16 - 49/64 = -33/64

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