Subtract 7/45 from 1/64
1/64 - 7/45 is -403/2880.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
1/64 = 1 × 45/64 × 45 = 45/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
7/45 = 7 × 64/45 × 64 = 448/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/2880 - 448/2880 = 45 - 448/2880 = -403/2880
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