Subtract 15/7 from 10/64
1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 2 1/7
10/64 - 15/7 is -445/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
15/7 = 15 × 64/7 × 64 = 960/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/448 - 960/448 = 70 - 960/448 = -890/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -445/224
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