Subtract 25/64 from 20/21
20/21 - 25/64 is 755/1344.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
20/21 = 20 × 64/21 × 64 = 1280/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
25/64 = 25 × 21/64 × 21 = 525/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/1344 - 525/1344 = 1280 - 525/1344 = 755/1344
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