Subtract 45/64 from 10/24
10/24 - 45/64 is -55/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
10/24 = 10 × 8/24 × 8 = 80/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
45/64 = 45 × 3/64 × 3 = 135/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/192 - 135/192 = 80 - 135/192 = -55/192
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