Subtract 1/64 from 1/10
1/10 - 1/64 is 27/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
1/64 = 1 × 5/64 × 5 = 5/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/320 - 5/320 = 32 - 5/320 = 27/320
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