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Subtract 90/64 from 1/10

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 26/64

1/10 - 90/64 is -209/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    90/64 = 90 × 5/64 × 5 = 450/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/320 - 450/320 = 32 - 450/320 = -418/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/160

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