Subtract 5/36 from 28/64
28/64 - 5/36 is 43/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
28/64 = 28 × 9/64 × 9 = 252/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/576 - 80/576 = 252 - 80/576 = 172/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/144
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