Subtract 7/64 from 15/50
15/50 - 7/64 is 61/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
15/50 = 15 × 32/50 × 32 = 480/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
7/64 = 7 × 25/64 × 25 = 175/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/1600 - 175/1600 = 480 - 175/1600 = 305/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/320
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