Subtract 4/64 from 1/45
1/45 - 4/64 is -29/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
1/45 = 1 × 64/45 × 64 = 64/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
4/64 = 4 × 45/64 × 45 = 180/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/2880 - 180/2880 = 64 - 180/2880 = -116/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/720
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