Subtract 1/64 from 2/28
2/28 - 1/64 is 25/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
2/28 = 2 × 16/28 × 16 = 32/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
1/64 = 1 × 7/64 × 7 = 7/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/448 - 7/448 = 32 - 7/448 = 25/448
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