Subtract 5/27 from 49/64
49/64 - 5/27 is 1003/1728.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
49/64 = 49 × 27/64 × 27 = 1323/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
5/27 = 5 × 64/27 × 64 = 320/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/1728 - 320/1728 = 1323 - 320/1728 = 1003/1728
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