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Subtract 3/28 from 5/64

5/64 - 3/28 is -13/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 28 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    3/28 = 3 × 16/28 × 16 = 48/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/448 - 48/448 = 35 - 48/448 = -13/448

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