Subtract 8/50 from 7/64
7/64 - 8/50 is -81/1600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/64 = 7 × 25/64 × 25 = 175/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
8/50 = 8 × 32/50 × 32 = 256/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1600 - 256/1600 = 175 - 256/1600 = -81/1600
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