Subtract 45/54 from 10/64
10/64 - 45/54 is -65/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
10/64 = 10 × 27/64 × 27 = 270/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
45/54 = 45 × 32/54 × 32 = 1440/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1728 - 1440/1728 = 270 - 1440/1728 = -1170/1728 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/96
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