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Subtract 10/45 from 3/64

3/64 - 10/45 is -101/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    3/64 = 3 × 45/64 × 45 = 135/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    10/45 = 10 × 64/45 × 64 = 640/2880
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/2880 - 640/2880 = 135 - 640/2880 = -505/2880
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/576

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