Subtract 28/64 from 10/25
10/25 - 28/64 is -3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
10/25 = 10 × 64/25 × 64 = 640/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
28/64 = 28 × 25/64 × 25 = 700/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/1600 - 700/1600 = 640 - 700/1600 = -60/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80
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