Subtract 9/64 from 56/7, Solve 8 0/7

Subtract 9/64 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 9/64

56/7 - 9/64 is 503/64.

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,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448
Subtract the two like fractions:
3584/448 - 63/448 = 3584 - 63/448 = 3521/448
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 503/64
In mixed form: 755/64

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