Subtract 9/28 from 6/64
6/64 - 9/28 is -51/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
9/28 = 9 × 16/28 × 16 = 144/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/448 - 144/448 = 42 - 144/448 = -102/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/224
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