Subtract 3/50 from 2/64
2/64 - 3/50 is -23/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
2/64 = 2 × 25/64 × 25 = 50/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
3/50 = 3 × 32/50 × 32 = 96/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1600 - 96/1600 = 50 - 96/1600 = -46/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/800
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