Subtract 1/5 from 2/64
2/64 - 1/5 is -27/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
1/5 = 1 × 64/5 × 64 = 64/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/320 - 64/320 = 10 - 64/320 = -54/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/160
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