Subtract 70/64 from 1/10, Solve 1/10

Subtract 70/64 from 1/10

1^st number: 1/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

1/10 - 70/64 is -159/160.

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,
1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/320 - 350/320 = 32 - 350/320 = -318/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/160

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