Subtract 5/50 from 3/64
3/64 - 5/50 is -17/320.
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,
3/64 = 3 × 25/64 × 25 = 75/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1600 - 160/1600 = 75 - 160/1600 = -85/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/320
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