Subtract 60/28 from 45/64
1st number: 45/64, 2nd number: 2 4/28
45/64 - 60/28 is -645/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
45/64 = 45 × 7/64 × 7 = 315/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
60/28 = 60 × 16/28 × 16 = 960/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/448 - 960/448 = 315 - 960/448 = -645/448
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