Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 56/64

56/64 - 2/50 is 167/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   56/64 = 56 × 25/64 × 25 = 1400/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   2/50 = 2 × 32/50 × 32 = 64/1600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1600 - 64/1600 = 1400 - 64/1600 = 1336/1600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/200

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁶/₆₄-⁴/₅₀ ⁵⁶/₆₄-⁶/₅₀ ⁵⁶/₆₄-¹⁰/₅₀ ⁵⁶/₆₄-¹⁴/₅₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator