Subtract 49/64 from 10/15
10/15 - 49/64 is -19/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
10/15 = 10 × 64/15 × 64 = 640/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
49/64 = 49 × 15/64 × 15 = 735/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/960 - 735/960 = 640 - 735/960 = -95/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/192
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