Answers

Subtract 84/64 from 10/18

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 1 20/64

10/18 - 84/64 is -109/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   10/18 = 10 × 32/18 × 32 = 320/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   84/64 = 84 × 9/64 × 9 = 756/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/576 - 756/576 = 320 - 756/576 = -436/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/144

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