Subtract 42/64 from 2/7
2/7 - 42/64 is -83/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
2/7 = 2 × 64/7 × 64 = 128/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/448 - 294/448 = 128 - 294/448 = -166/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/224
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