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Subtract 98/64 from 5/7

1st number: 5/7, 2nd number: 1 34/64

5/7 - 98/64 is -183/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    5/7 = 5 × 64/7 × 64 = 320/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    98/64 = 98 × 7/64 × 7 = 686/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/448 - 686/448 = 320 - 686/448 = -366/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/224

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