Subtract 49/64 from 1/8
1/8 - 49/64 is -41/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
1/8 = 1 × 8/8 × 8 = 8/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
49/64 = 49 × 1/64 × 1 = 49/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/64 - 49/64 = 8 - 49/64 = -41/64
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