Subtract 25/64 from 1/5
1/5 - 25/64 is -61/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
1/5 = 1 × 64/5 × 64 = 64/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
25/64 = 25 × 5/64 × 5 = 125/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/320 - 125/320 = 64 - 125/320 = -61/320
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