Subtract 10/64 from 3/8
3/8 - 10/64 is 7/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
3/8 = 3 × 8/8 × 8 = 24/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
10/64 = 10 × 1/64 × 1 = 10/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/64 - 10/64 = 24 - 10/64 = 14/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32
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