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Subtract 18/64 from 40/7

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 18/64

40/7 - 18/64 is 1217/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    40/7 = 40 × 64/7 × 64 = 2560/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2560/448 - 126/448 = 2560 - 126/448 = 2434/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1217/224
  6. In mixed form: 597/224

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