Subtract 64/8 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 8 0/8
7/2 - 64/8 is -9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
7/2 = 7 × 4/2 × 4 = 28/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
64/8 = 64 × 1/8 × 1 = 64/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/8 - 64/8 = 28 - 64/8 = -36/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2
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