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Subtract 1/64 from 49/75

49/75 - 1/64 is 3061/4800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    49/75 = 49 × 64/75 × 64 = 3136/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    1/64 = 1 × 75/64 × 75 = 75/4800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3136/4800 - 75/4800 = 3136 - 75/4800 = 3061/4800

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