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Subtract 6/64 from 10/36

10/36 - 6/64 is 53/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    10/36 = 10 × 16/36 × 16 = 160/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/576 - 54/576 = 160 - 54/576 = 106/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/288

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