Subtract 10/64 from 4/10
4/10 - 10/64 is 39/160.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 32/10 × 32 = 128/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/320 - 50/320 = 128 - 50/320 = 78/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/160
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