Subtract 3/64 from 49/75
49/75 - 3/64 is 2911/4800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
49/75 = 49 × 64/75 × 64 = 3136/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
3/64 = 3 × 75/64 × 75 = 225/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/4800 - 225/4800 = 3136 - 225/4800 = 2911/4800
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