Subtract 7/70 from 1/64
1/64 - 7/70 is -27/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
1/64 = 1 × 35/64 × 35 = 35/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
7/70 = 7 × 32/70 × 32 = 224/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/2240 - 224/2240 = 35 - 224/2240 = -189/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/320
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