Subtract 5/64 from 56/75
56/75 - 5/64 is 3209/4800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
56/75 = 56 × 64/75 × 64 = 3584/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
5/64 = 5 × 75/64 × 75 = 375/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3584/4800 - 375/4800 = 3584 - 375/4800 = 3209/4800
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