Subtract 6/64 from 1/7
1/7 - 6/64 is 11/224.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/448 - 42/448 = 64 - 42/448 = 22/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/224
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/7-6/64 1/7-12/64 1/14-6/64 3/7-6/64 1/7-18/64 1/21-6/64 5/7-6/64 1/7-30/64 1/35-6/64 1/7-42/64 1/49-6/64