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Subtract 6/60 from 1/64

1/64 - 6/60 is -27/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 60 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    6/60 = 6 × 16/60 × 16 = 96/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/960 - 96/960 = 15 - 96/960 = -81/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/320

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