Subtract 7/64 from 8/28
8/28 - 7/64 is 79/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
8/28 = 8 × 16/28 × 16 = 128/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
7/64 = 7 × 7/64 × 7 = 49/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/448 - 49/448 = 128 - 49/448 = 79/448
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