Subtract 9/50 from 6/64, Solve 6/64

Subtract 9/50 from 6/64

6/64 - 9/50 is -69/800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
6/64 = 6 × 25/64 × 25 = 150/1600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
9/50 = 9 × 32/50 × 32 = 288/1600
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1600 - 288/1600 = 150 - 288/1600 = -138/1600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/800

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