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Subtract 30/25 from 10/64

1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 1 5/25

10/64 - 30/25 is -167/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    30/25 = 30 × 64/25 × 64 = 1920/1600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/1600 - 1920/1600 = 250 - 1920/1600 = -1670/1600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/160

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