Subtract 28/64 from 25/42
25/42 - 28/64 is 53/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
25/42 = 25 × 32/42 × 32 = 800/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
28/64 = 28 × 21/64 × 21 = 588/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/1344 - 588/1344 = 800 - 588/1344 = 212/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/336
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