Subtract 1/21 from 10/64
10/64 - 1/21 is 73/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
10/64 = 10 × 21/64 × 21 = 210/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
1/21 = 1 × 64/21 × 64 = 64/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1344 - 64/1344 = 210 - 64/1344 = 146/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/672
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