Subtract 2/7 from 9/64
9/64 - 2/7 is -65/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
2/7 = 2 × 64/7 × 64 = 128/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/448 - 128/448 = 63 - 128/448 = -65/448
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