Subtract 4/64 from 1/7
1/7 - 4/64 is 9/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
1/7 = 1 × 64/7 × 64 = 64/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
4/64 = 4 × 7/64 × 7 = 28/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/448 - 28/448 = 64 - 28/448 = 36/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112
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