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Subtract 5/18 from 10/64

10/64 - 5/18 is -35/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 18 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    5/18 = 5 × 32/18 × 32 = 160/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/576 - 160/576 = 90 - 160/576 = -70/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/288

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