Subtract 7/64 from 5/25
5/25 - 7/64 is 29/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
5/25 = 5 × 64/25 × 64 = 320/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
7/64 = 7 × 25/64 × 25 = 175/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/1600 - 175/1600 = 320 - 175/1600 = 145/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/320
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