Subtract 50/25 from 2/64
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 2 0/25
2/64 - 50/25 is -63/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 25 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 25 × 64 = 1600,
50/25 = 50 × 64/25 × 64 = 3200/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1600 - 3200/1600 = 50 - 3200/1600 = -3150/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/32
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