Subtract 5/50 from 4/64, Solve 4/64

Subtract 5/50 from 4/64

4/64 - 5/50 is -3/80.

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,
4/64 = 4 × 25/64 × 25 = 100/1600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1600 - 160/1600 = 100 - 160/1600 = -60/1600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80

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