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Subtract 6/7 from 3/64

3/64 - 6/7 is -363/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    6/7 = 6 × 64/7 × 64 = 384/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/448 - 384/448 = 21 - 384/448 = -363/448

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