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Subtract 10/54 from 10/64

10/64 - 10/54 is -25/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    10/64 = 10 × 27/64 × 27 = 270/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    10/54 = 10 × 32/54 × 32 = 320/1728
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/1728 - 320/1728 = 270 - 320/1728 = -50/1728
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/864

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