Subtract 28/64 from 7/24
7/24 - 28/64 is -7/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
7/24 = 7 × 8/24 × 8 = 56/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/192 - 84/192 = 56 - 84/192 = -28/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/48
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