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Subtract 1/64 from 7/75

7/75 - 1/64 is 373/4800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    7/75 = 7 × 64/75 × 64 = 448/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    1/64 = 1 × 75/64 × 75 = 75/4800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/4800 - 75/4800 = 448 - 75/4800 = 373/4800

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