Subtract 42/64 from 5/28
5/28 - 42/64 is -107/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
5/28 = 5 × 16/28 × 16 = 80/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/448 - 294/448 = 80 - 294/448 = -214/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/224
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