Subtract 54/64 from 56/7
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 54/64
56/7 - 54/64 is 229/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
56/7 = 56 × 64/7 × 64 = 3584/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3584/448 - 378/448 = 3584 - 378/448 = 3206/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/32
- In mixed form: 75/32
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