Subtract 54/64 from 3/21
3/21 - 54/64 is -157/224.
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,
3/21 = 3 × 64/21 × 64 = 192/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
54/64 = 54 × 21/64 × 21 = 1134/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1344 - 1134/1344 = 192 - 1134/1344 = -942/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/224
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