Subtract 3/4 from 4/64
4/64 - 3/4 is -11/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 4 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
4/64 = 4 × 1/64 × 1 = 4/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
3/4 = 3 × 16/4 × 16 = 48/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/64 - 48/64 = 4 - 48/64 = -44/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/16
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