Subtract 2/49 from 6/64
6/64 - 2/49 is 83/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
6/64 = 6 × 49/64 × 49 = 294/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
2/49 = 2 × 64/49 × 64 = 128/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/3136 - 128/3136 = 294 - 128/3136 = 166/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/1568
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