Subtract 7/64 from 24/28
24/28 - 7/64 is 335/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
24/28 = 24 × 16/28 × 16 = 384/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
7/64 = 7 × 7/64 × 7 = 49/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/448 - 49/448 = 384 - 49/448 = 335/448
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