Subtract 35/64 from 1/50
1/50 - 35/64 is -843/1600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
1/50 = 1 × 32/50 × 32 = 32/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
35/64 = 35 × 25/64 × 25 = 875/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1600 - 875/1600 = 32 - 875/1600 = -843/1600
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