Subtract 9/64 from 10/56
10/56 - 9/64 is 17/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
10/56 = 10 × 8/56 × 8 = 80/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/448 - 63/448 = 80 - 63/448 = 17/448
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