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Subtract 60/49 from 15/64

1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 1 11/49

15/64 - 60/49 is -3105/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    15/64 = 15 × 49/64 × 49 = 735/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    60/49 = 60 × 64/49 × 64 = 3840/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/3136 - 3840/3136 = 735 - 3840/3136 = -3105/3136

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