Subtract 18/64 from 4/25
4/25 - 18/64 is -97/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
4/25 = 4 × 64/25 × 64 = 256/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
18/64 = 18 × 25/64 × 25 = 450/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/1600 - 450/1600 = 256 - 450/1600 = -194/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/800
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