Subtract 28/64 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 28/64
6/4 - 28/64 is 17/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
6/4 = 6 × 16/4 × 16 = 96/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
28/64 = 28 × 1/64 × 1 = 28/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/64 - 28/64 = 96 - 28/64 = 68/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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