Subtract 54/64 from 10/36
10/36 - 54/64 is -163/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
10/36 = 10 × 16/36 × 16 = 160/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/576 - 486/576 = 160 - 486/576 = -326/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/288
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