Subtract 3/28 from 2/64
2/64 - 3/28 is -17/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
3/28 = 3 × 16/28 × 16 = 48/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/448 - 48/448 = 14 - 48/448 = -34/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/224
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