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Subtract 3/6 from 10/64

10/64 - 3/6 is -11/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 6 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 6 × 32 = 192,
    3/6 = 3 × 32/6 × 32 = 96/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/192 - 96/192 = 30 - 96/192 = -66/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/32

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