Subtract 6/64 from 2/28, Solve 2/28

Subtract 6/64 from 2/28

2/28 - 6/64 is -5/224.

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,
6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/448 - 42/448 = 32 - 42/448 = -10/448
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/224

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