Subtract 25/30 from 10/64
10/64 - 25/30 is -65/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
10/64 = 10 × 15/64 × 15 = 150/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
25/30 = 25 × 32/30 × 32 = 800/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/960 - 800/960 = 150 - 800/960 = -650/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/96
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