Subtract 90/10 from 1/64
1st number: 1/64, 2nd number: 9 0/10
1/64 - 90/10 is -575/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
1/64 = 1 × 5/64 × 5 = 5/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
90/10 = 90 × 32/10 × 32 = 2880/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/320 - 2880/320 = 5 - 2880/320 = -2875/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -575/64
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