Subtract 6/49 from 4/64
4/64 - 6/49 is -47/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
4/64 = 4 × 49/64 × 49 = 196/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
6/49 = 6 × 64/49 × 64 = 384/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/3136 - 384/3136 = 196 - 384/3136 = -188/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/784
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