Subtract 4/25 from 9/64
9/64 - 4/25 is -31/1600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
9/64 = 9 × 25/64 × 25 = 225/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
4/25 = 4 × 64/25 × 64 = 256/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1600 - 256/1600 = 225 - 256/1600 = -31/1600
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