Subtract 5/90 from 10/64, Solve 10/64

Subtract 5/90 from 10/64

10/64 - 5/90 is 29/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
10/64 = 10 × 45/64 × 45 = 450/2880
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
5/90 = 5 × 32/90 × 32 = 160/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/2880 - 160/2880 = 450 - 160/2880 = 290/2880
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/288

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