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Subtract 1/21 from 10/64

10/64 - 1/21 is 73/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 21 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    10/64 = 10 × 21/64 × 21 = 210/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    1/21 = 1 × 64/21 × 64 = 64/1344
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/1344 - 64/1344 = 210 - 64/1344 = 146/1344
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/672

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