Answers

Subtract 54/49 from 9/64

1^st number: 9/64, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

9/64 - 54/49 is -3015/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   9/64 = 9 × 49/64 × 49 = 441/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   54/49 = 54 × 64/49 × 64 = 3456/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/3136 - 3456/3136 = 441 - 3456/3136 = -3015/3136

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