Subtract 4/50 from 8/64
8/64 - 4/50 is 9/200.
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,
8/64 = 8 × 25/64 × 25 = 200/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
4/50 = 4 × 32/50 × 32 = 128/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1600 - 128/1600 = 200 - 128/1600 = 72/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/200
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