Subtract 28/64 from 10/49
10/49 - 28/64 is -183/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
10/49 = 10 × 64/49 × 64 = 640/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
28/64 = 28 × 49/64 × 49 = 1372/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/3136 - 1372/3136 = 640 - 1372/3136 = -732/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/784
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