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Subtract 3/64 from 1/56

1/56 - 3/64 is -13/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    1/56 = 1 × 8/56 × 8 = 8/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/448 - 21/448 = 8 - 21/448 = -13/448

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