Subtract 5/64 from 10/45, Solve 10/45

Subtract 5/64 from 10/45

10/45 - 5/64 is 83/576.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
10/45 = 10 × 64/45 × 64 = 640/2880
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2880 - 225/2880 = 640 - 225/2880 = 415/2880
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/576

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