Subtract 18/64 from 10/60
10/60 - 18/64 is -11/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
10/60 = 10 × 16/60 × 16 = 160/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/960 - 270/960 = 160 - 270/960 = -110/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/96
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