Subtract 3/64 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 3/64
42/28 - 3/64 is 93/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
42/28 = 42 × 16/28 × 16 = 672/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/448 - 21/448 = 672 - 21/448 = 651/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/64
- In mixed form: 129/64
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