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Subtract 7/50 from 1/64

1/64 - 7/50 is -199/1600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    1/64 = 1 × 25/64 × 25 = 25/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    7/50 = 7 × 32/50 × 32 = 224/1600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/1600 - 224/1600 = 25 - 224/1600 = -199/1600

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