Subtract 56/70 from 7/64
7/64 - 56/70 is -221/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
7/64 = 7 × 35/64 × 35 = 245/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
56/70 = 56 × 32/70 × 32 = 1792/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/2240 - 1792/2240 = 245 - 1792/2240 = -1547/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/320
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