Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    45/64 = 45 × 7/64 × 7 = 315/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    60/28 = 60 × 16/28 × 16 = 960/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/448 - 960/448 = 315 - 960/448 = -645/448

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com