Subtract 28/64 from 49/63
49/63 - 28/64 is 49/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
49/63 = 49 × 64/63 × 64 = 3136/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
28/64 = 28 × 63/64 × 63 = 1764/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/4032 - 1764/4032 = 3136 - 1764/4032 = 1372/4032 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/144
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