Subtract 5/7 from 10/64, Solve 10/64

Subtract 5/7 from 10/64

10/64 - 5/7 is -125/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
5/7 = 5 × 64/7 × 64 = 320/448
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/448 - 320/448 = 70 - 320/448 = -250/448
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/224

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