Subtract 6/50 from 21/64
21/64 - 6/50 is 333/1600.
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,
21/64 = 21 × 25/64 × 25 = 525/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
6/50 = 6 × 32/50 × 32 = 192/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/1600 - 192/1600 = 525 - 192/1600 = 333/1600
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