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Subtract 1/64 from 7/4

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1/64

7/4 - 1/64 is 111/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    7/4 = 7 × 16/4 × 16 = 112/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    1/64 = 1 × 1/64 × 1 = 1/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/64 - 1/64 = 112 - 1/64 = 111/64
  5. In mixed form: 147/64

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