Subtract 27/64 from 4/75
4/75 - 27/64 is -1769/4800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
4/75 = 4 × 64/75 × 64 = 256/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
27/64 = 27 × 75/64 × 75 = 2025/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/4800 - 2025/4800 = 256 - 2025/4800 = -1769/4800
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