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Subtract 18/24 from 10/64

10/64 - 18/24 is -19/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 24 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    18/24 = 18 × 8/24 × 8 = 144/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/192 - 144/192 = 30 - 144/192 = -114/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/32

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