Subtract 5/54 from 10/64, Solve 10/64

Subtract 5/54 from 10/64

10/64 - 5/54 is 55/864.

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,
5/54 = 5 × 32/54 × 32 = 160/1728
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1728 - 160/1728 = 270 - 160/1728 = 110/1728
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/864

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