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Subtract 7/64 from 4/49

4/49 - 7/64 is -87/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    4/49 = 4 × 64/49 × 64 = 256/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    7/64 = 7 × 49/64 × 49 = 343/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/3136 - 343/3136 = 256 - 343/3136 = -87/3136

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